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Red River of the North (MN)

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North Dakota, United States

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Channel catfish

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Goldeye

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Walleye

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Red River of the North (MN) is a stream located in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Clay County, Minnesota and Cass County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Goldeye.

Location

47°39′2.3″N 96°53′0.1″W
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Official website

www.dnr.state.mn.us

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Fishing regulations at Red River of the North (MN), 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.

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FAQ about Red River of the North (MN) fishing

the Red River of the North (MN) is a stream located in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Clay County, Minnesota and Cass County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
47°39′2.3″N 96°53′0.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Red River of the North (MN) 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Red River of the North (MN) are:
  • Channel catfish - 420 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 116 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Goldeye - 104 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Red River of the North (MN) fishing reports are:

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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