Fishing in Fargo, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fargo, North Dakota?

Anglers in Fargo , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN) , Sheyenne River , Wild Rice River , Rocky Pond , Woodhaven #2 Park .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Fargo?

Most commonly caught species around Fargo , ND : Channel catfish - 562 reported catches Northern pike - 252 reported catches Goldeye - 197 reported catches Largemouth bass - 176 reported catches Walleye - 132 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Fargo fishing reports?

The latest Fargo , ND fishing reports are: @kashbest reported a nice Channel catfish . @francisco-caliton reported a nice Channel catfish at Sheyenne River . @Carson_77 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @berg.owen reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @berg.owen reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Fargo?

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Fargo

Latest Fargo fishing reports

Channel catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sheyenne River

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Black bullhead

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Tiger muskellunge

Brooks Harbor

35 in · 11 lb

Green sunfish

Woodhaven #2 Park

9 in · 1 lb

Green sunfish

Woodhaven #2 Park

9 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Fargo

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 24

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

Additional information

East of ND Highway 1: Bag limit and possession limit = 5 channel catfish, and it is illegal to take or possess more than 1 channel catfish greater than 24-inches in total length. West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. It is illegal to gaff any species in waters in which there are size limits.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

46°51′54.7″N 96°49′45.1″W

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FAQ about Fargo fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Fargo, North Dakota?

Anglers in Fargo, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN), Sheyenne River, Wild Rice River, Rocky Pond, and Woodhaven #2 Park.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Fargo?

Most commonly caught species around Fargo, ND:

Channel catfish - 562 reported catches
Northern pike - 252 reported catches
Goldeye - 197 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 176 reported catches
Walleye - 132 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Fargo fishing reports?

The latest Fargo, ND fishing reports are:

@kashbest reported a nice Channel catfish.
@francisco-caliton reported a nice Channel catfish at Sheyenne River.
@Carson_77 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@berg.owen reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@berg.owen reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Fargo?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Fargo, ND. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: