• What is the challenge?

    The ND Fly Fishing Challenge is a way to recognize and explore all the diverse species and waters we have to take advantage of here in ND.

  • How does it work

    The goal of the challenge will be to catch at least one species of fish from each of the categories on the fly rod. Once you have caught and submitted a picture of one fish from each of the categories.

  • Completing the challenge

    Fishkota will compile those pictures and issue you a collage and certificate recognizing your achievement. You will then also be entered into the end of year drawing for prizes from Fishkota and our gracious partners who all have donated to the challenge.

  • ND Master Fly Fisher

    If you are able to catch and submit a photo of ALL each fish in ALL 4 categories AND one fish from the bonus category....

    You will be recognized with a special plaque Indicating your status as a "Certified" Master North Dakota Fly Fisher!

  • TROUT

    Rainbow Trout

    Brown Trout

    Salmon

    Rare Trout

    -(Cutthroat or Tiger)

  • BASS

    Smallmouth

    Largemouth

    White Bass

  • PREDATORS

    Northern Pike

    Musky (Pure or Tiger)

    Walleye

  • PANFISH

    Bluegill

    Crappie

    (White or Black)

    Perch

  • BONUS Rough & Non Gamefish

    *Carp

    *Catfish

    *Drum

    *Bullhead

    *Sucker

    *Gar