11 public waters in the Red River Valley region — 10 lakes/reservoirs and 1 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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Fordville Dam in Grand Forks County (Red River Valley) is a 192-acre reservoir with a well-rounded mixed warm- and cool-water fishery: northern pike and walleye as the primary targets, yellow perch and black crappie for panfish action, and bluegill and black bullhead rounding out the species mix. The dam structure provides excellent habitat for both pike and walleye throughout the year.
Stewart Lake, a 166-acre lake in Grand Forks 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.
In Grand Forks County, North-Dakota, Lunby Lake is a 154-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.
Larimore Dam, a Grand Forks County reservoir in the Red River Valley, packs diverse angling opportunity across 70 acres with Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, and Common Carp. This multi-species impoundment is particularly noteworthy as a Carp venue—Common Carp are abundant and under-fished throughout North Dakota's Red River system and major reservoirs like Sakakawea and Oahe.
Smith Lakes, a 58-acre lake in Grand Forks 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.
Little Goose Lake (31 acres) sits in Grand Forks 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.
This 14-acre Red River Valley impoundment in Grand Forks County offers solid opportunity for Northern Pike and Black Bullhead, making it a reliable small-water option for anglers targeting pike in the upper Midwest.
An 11-acre Red River Valley impoundment in Grand Forks County devoted to Northern Pike fishing, Kolding Dam serves as an accessible pike destination in the upper Midwest.
English Coulee Pond, an 11-acre Grand Forks County lake in the Red River Valley, hosts a diverse panfish and pike population including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Bullhead and Yellow Perch.
A 3-acre trout pond in Grand Forks County's Red River Valley, managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Ryan Park Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout and offers a compact, accessible option for valley-region anglers targeting cool-water species.
A 90-km river in Grand Forks County's Red River Valley, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The Turtle River offers solid Northern Pike fishing alongside Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout, making it a reliable choice for valley anglers seeking mixed-species action in a flowing-water setting.
Across its mapped waters, Grand Forks County holds 14 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Black Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass 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.