🐟 What fish can you catch in West Fargo?

Most commonly caught species around West Fargo , ND : Channel catfish - 517 reported catches Northern pike - 198 reported catches Largemouth bass - 190 reported catches Goldeye - 149 reported catches Yellow perch - 127 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest West Fargo fishing reports?

The latest West Fargo , ND fishing reports are: @B_muntz reported a nice Yellow perch at Rivers Bend Pond . @B_muntz reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Rivers Bend Pond . @christian.abraham reported a nice Shorthead redhorse at Heritage Hills Park . @christian.abraham reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Hills Park . @christian.abraham reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Hills Park . .

Fishing in West Fargo, ND

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

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

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in West Fargo

Latest West Fargo fishing reports

Yellow perch

Rivers Bend Pond

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Rivers Bend Pond

length · weight

Shorthead redhorse

Heritage Hills Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

Heritage Hills Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

Heritage Hills Park

length · weight

Shorthead redhorse

Heritage Hills Park

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Rocky Pond

length · weight

Goldeye

Rocky Pond

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Rose Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Rose Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in West 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 April 29th, 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

46°51′26.3″N 96°54′20.5″W

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FAQ about West Fargo fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around West Fargo, ND:

Channel catfish - 517 reported catches
Northern pike - 198 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 190 reported catches
Goldeye - 149 reported catches
Yellow perch - 127 reported catches

The latest West Fargo, ND fishing reports are:

@B_muntz reported a nice Yellow perch at Rivers Bend Pond.
@B_muntz reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Rivers Bend Pond.
@christian.abraham reported a nice Shorthead redhorse at Heritage Hills Park.
@christian.abraham reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Hills Park.
@christian.abraham reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Hills Park.

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