Channel Catfish fishing at Red River of the North

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3), a creek channel in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in summer. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Walleye fishing at Red River of the North

Spring walleye on Red River of the North hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Riffle & run (mile 0.6) is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring walleye. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Freshwater Drum fishing at Red River of the North

Start shallow in spring: freshwater drum sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer freshwater drum. Plan around the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a jig + crawler combo or a small crankbait (slow) gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Red River of the North

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Current seam (mile 4.4): a current seam around 4 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Common Carp fishing at Red River of the North

Spring common carp on Red River of the North hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3), a creek channel in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for common carp in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.

Goldeye fishing at Red River of the North

In spring, goldeye run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Current seam (mile 4.4): a current seam around 4 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a small spinner or a dry flies / foam hoppers at dusk gets it done.

How deep is Red River of the North?

Red River of the North is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Red River of the North?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, freshwater drum, common carp, goldeye on Red River of the North.

Where is the best fishing spot on Red River of the North?

Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3) is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Red River of the North?

For channel catfish, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.