Channel Catfish fishing at Red River of the North

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 8 ft, and they winter 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 channel catfish. Time it for after dark and the evening.

Walleye fishing at Red River of the North

Early season walleye use the shallows, holding in 2 to 8 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 8 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 8 ft. The chart's best answer is Riffle & run (mile 0.6) — rock pile, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

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. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 8 ft covers summer, 2 to 8 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Outside-bend hole (mile 6.3), a creek channel in the 6 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a jig + crawler combo or a small crankbait (slow) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Northern Pike fishing at Red River of the North

Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Fall northern pike concentrate at Current seam (mile 4.4), a prime-rated current seam around 4 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around 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

The spring pattern is a shallow one: common carp in 2 to 8 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 8 ft through summer, 2 to 8 ft in winter. 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

When the water first warms, goldeye slide up into 2 to 8 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 8 ft, winter 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. Keep a small spinner or a dry flies / foam hoppers at dusk rigged through the warm months.

How deep is Red River of the North?

Red River of the North is about 8 ft (2 m) deep 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 channel catfish, walleye, freshwater drum, northern pike, 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. The interactive chart above rates every 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Red River of the North?

Fishing on Red River of the North is regulated by the North Dakota Game and Fish. Check the official North Dakota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.