river in North Dakota, USA
The cold outflow of Garrison Dam, a year-round hotspot where deep releases from Lake Sakakawea concentrate walleye, chinook salmon, rainbow and brown trout below the powerhouse. Located in immediately below Garrison Dam near Riverdale.
Garrison Dam Tailrace is a river in North Dakota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Garrison Dam Tailrace can target species including Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Garrison Dam Tailrace.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Garrison Dam Tailrace. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Garrison Dam Tailrace:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Garrison Dam Tailrace:
Anglers at Garrison Dam Tailrace can target species including Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Garrison Dam Tailrace before you cast a line.
Garrison Dam Tailrace is a river in North Dakota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.