12 public waters in the Red River Valley region — 10 lakes/reservoirs and 2 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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Cass County, North-Dakota — Maple River Dam Retention Area is a 1,487-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Located in Cass County within the Red River Valley, this 203-acre lake pairs yellow perch with walleye, offering both panfish opportunity and deeper-water structure for walleye hunters. The dual-species mix makes it a versatile choice for regional anglers.
This 139-acre Red River Valley reservoir in Cass County, North Dakota, offers solid panfish and bass opportunity alongside walleye and yellow perch. Bluegill and black crappie provide reliable action for anglers targeting smaller species, while largemouth bass and walleye appeal to those seeking larger catches.
Lake Bertha (77 acres) sits in Cass County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Casselton Reservoir spans 18 acres in Cass County's Red River Valley and punches above its weight as a northern pike destination. Yellow perch and black crappie round out this intimate Red River Valley fishery, making it worth a stop for pike hunters and panfish anglers alike.
Brooks Harbor, a 6-acre lake in Cass County's Red River Valley, is stocked with Rainbow Trout and holds Yellow Perch as a secondary target. The trout population makes it worth checking during spring and fall for cold-water action near the Valley.
A 6-acre pond in Cass County's Red River Valley, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Yellow perch are the primary draw for anglers working this shallow water.
Woodhaven Pond North is a 3-acre water in Cass County's Red River Valley, stocked with rainbow trout and offering bluegill as a secondary option. Its location in the state's northeastern corner makes it a local resource for valley anglers.
Located in Cass County within the Red River Valley, Horace Pond is a 3-acre lake managed for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. The pike-and-panfish combination draws anglers seeking both predator action and consistent panfish opportunity on a small, intimate footprint.
This 2-acre Cass County lake in the Red River Valley is stocked with Rainbow Trout and holds Yellow Perch and Bluegill. Casselton Pond offers trout-focused fishing in the fertile valley region, with panfish as a secondary target.
Spanning 688 km across the Red River Valley from Barnes to Ransom County, the Sheyenne River offers a diverse warmwater and coolwater fishery managed by North Dakota Game and Fish. Walleye and smallmouth bass anchor the main action, while channel catfish, northern pike, and the river's signature pure muskellunge provide additional appeal for anglers willing to explore different techniques and seasons.
Flowing 270 km through the Red River Valley's Cass, Richland, and Sargent counties, the Wild Rice River is a compact but productive pike and walleye system with solid channel catfish and black bullhead populations. The river is part of the James and Red River basin's well-documented common carp resource, offering dedicated anglers a genuine trophy opportunity.
Across its mapped waters, Cass County holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Crappie.
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Open the North Dakota map Join PiscaMapsOne North Dakota Game and Fish Department fishing licence covers every public water in the state, the Missouri River reservoirs and every water on NDGF's Fishing Waters list included — the resident annual is about $29 (including the required Fishing, Hunting & Furbearer Certificate), the non-resident annual about $73, with non-resident 3-day (~$53) and 10-day (~$63) options. No separate trout stamp is required. North Dakota residents 65 and older can buy a discounted senior licence for about $12, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Licences run 1 April to 31 March. Buy at gf.nd.gov.