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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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Common carp

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Common carp

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General info

Forest River is a stream located in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Channel catfish, and Lake sturgeon.

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48Β°13β€²34.3β€³N 97Β°28β€²14.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Forest River, ND

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 species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Grand Forks

27.4 miles away

West Fargo

98.2 miles away

Fargo

98.7 miles away

Moorhead

99.8 miles away

Jamestown

107.5 miles away

Bemidji

130.6 miles away

Wahpeton

140.9 miles away

Fergus Falls

149.2 miles away

Minot

175.2 miles away

Bismarck

182.2 miles away

Mandan

186.3 miles away

Alexandria

189.8 miles away

Grand Rapids

195.3 miles away

Aberdeen

196.5 miles away

Brainerd

200.5 miles away

Hibbing

217.4 miles away

Watertown

229.6 miles away

Virginia

234.9 miles away

Sartell

236.5 miles away

Sauk Rapids

239.7 miles away

St. Cloud

242.5 miles away

Willmar

243.0 miles away

Cloquet

254.6 miles away

Big Lake

266.0 miles away

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FAQ about Forest River fishing

the Forest River is a stream located in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
48Β°13β€²34.3β€³N 97Β°28β€²14.4β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Forest River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
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