5 public waters in the Red River Valley region — 4 lakes/reservoirs and 1 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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Lone Tree Lake, a 630-acre Red River Valley impoundment in Ransom County, is known for abundant yellow perch and northern pike. The lake also holds common carp—part of a broader trend of under-fished, hard-fighting carp populations across North Dakota's river systems and reservoirs like Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe.
Dead Colt Creek Reservoir is a 110-acre Ransom County impoundment in the Red River Valley, home to a panfish and warmwater bass community including largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch and black bullhead. This diverse warmwater mix makes it a versatile choice for anglers targeting multiple species.
Browen Lake, a 70-acre lake in Ransom 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.
Mooringstone Pond sits in Ransom County's Red River Valley as a 1-acre reservoir with Rainbow Trout populations maintained by the state. This small venue offers cool-water trout fishing in a classic prairie valley setting.
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.
Across its mapped waters, Ransom County holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Common Carp.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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.