The release of paddlefish after snagging is illegal. The sale, barter, trade or purchase of paddlefish eggs is illegal. Each fisherman will be allowed two tags or two paddlefish per year. Paddlefish tags are available from select license vendors in Williams and McKenzie Counties and from the Game and Fish Department's Bismarck office. Obtain tags only if you plan on snagging paddlefish.
Fishing licenses are also available through local vendors.
Residents 16 years o fage and older and non-residents 16 years of age and older need licenses. Licenses are in the form of stamps. They must be pasted to a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate, which is issued at no charge. All stamps must be signed. Hook up your boat and head for the fishing waters of north-western North Dakota.