🐟 What fish can you catch in Grand Forks?

Most commonly caught species around Grand Forks , ND : Channel catfish - 552 reported catches Northern pike - 166 reported catches Walleye - 136 reported catches Rainbow trout - 130 reported catches Bluegill - 90 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grand Forks fishing reports?

The latest Grand Forks , ND fishing reports are: @Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN) . @Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN) . @Bryant-Fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN) . @Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN) . @Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN) . .

Fishing in Grand Forks, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Anglers in Grand Forks , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN) , Red Lake River , Ryan Lake , English Coulee Pond , Grand Forks County Water Resource .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Grand Forks

Latest Grand Forks fishing reports

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Red River of the North (MN)

length · weight

Common carp

Larimore Dam

11 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Larimore Dam

12 in · 1 lb

Walleye

Goose River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Grand Forks

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 May 4th, 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

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

47°55′18.5″N 97°05′19″W

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FAQ about Grand Forks fishing

Anglers in Grand Forks, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN), Red Lake River, Ryan Lake, English Coulee Pond, and Grand Forks County Water Resource.

Most commonly caught species around Grand Forks, ND:

Channel catfish - 552 reported catches
Northern pike - 166 reported catches
Walleye - 136 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 130 reported catches
Bluegill - 90 reported catches

The latest Grand Forks, ND fishing reports are:

@Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN).
@Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN).
@Bryant-Fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN).
@Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN).
@Ieprechaun reported a nice Channel catfish at Red River of the North (MN).

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