26 public waters in the Red River Valley region — 24 lakes/reservoirs and 2 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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A 936-acre Red River Valley lake in Richland County managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Northern Pike and Walleye anchor the fishery, with Yellow Perch providing consistent panfish action and Black Crappie rounding out the mix. Common Carp are abundant throughout North Dakota's river systems and reservoirs—Grass Lake offers another solid opportunity for under-fished big Carp alongside traditional gamefish.
Gullys Slough in Richland County spans 742 acres and offers yellow perch, walleye, and northern pike alongside bluegill and black bullhead panfish, making it a versatile Red River Valley option. The diverse species mix ensures multiple fishing styles can be productive on the same outing.
Grass Lake, a 661-acre lake in Richland 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.
Bisek Slough, a 417-acre Red River Valley water in Richland County, holds Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Common Carp. The Carp populations here are part of the same abundant stock that inhabits the James and Red rivers throughout the region, offering under-fished opportunities for specialized anglers.
Lake Elsie, a 390-acre Red River Valley lake in Richland County, boasts one of the region's most diverse fisheries: Northern Pike, Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Black Bullhead. The lake also supports a healthy Common Carp population, making it a versatile destination for multiple species and tactics.
Tosse Slough straddles Richland and Sargent counties in the Red River Valley as a 381-acre lake with Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, and Black Bullhead. The slough's position on the state border and mixed panfish-pike-carp makeup reflect the abundant carp opportunity found throughout the Red River drainage.
Elm Lake, a 354-acre water in Richland County's Red River Valley, combines walleye and northern pike opportunities with a strong yellow perch bite and black crappie presence. Black bullhead round out the species mix, making this a versatile choice for anglers targeting everything from predators to panfish.
Willard Lake, a 321-acre lake in Richland 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.
Bisek Lake, a 290-acre lake in Richland 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.
Horseshoe Lake in Richland County's Red River Valley spans 277 acres and supports a well-rounded fishery: yellow perch, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill and black bullhead. The diversity of species makes this a versatile choice for anglers targeting either panfish or predators in northeastern North Dakota.
Richland County, North-Dakota — Silver Lake is a 244-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.
West Moran Lake, a 240-acre Red River Valley lake in Richland County, is a perch and walleye specialist's destination. Yellow Perch dominate the panfish action, Walleye anchor the deeper structure, and Common Carp provide an alternative for those targeting larger, hardier species.
This 238-acre Red River Valley lake in Richland County delivers Yellow Perch and Walleye as core species, with Northern Pike and Bluegill providing secondary opportunities. The shallow-to-moderate depths typical of the valley make for consistent panfish and walleye jigging.
Located in Richland County in the Red River Valley region, this 234-acre lake managed by North Dakota Game and Fish holds bluegill, northern pike, and black bullhead. The shallow-water panfish and pike habitat makes it a solid choice for anglers targeting multiple species.
Kreiser Lake, a 207-acre lake in Richland 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.
Located in Richland County along the Red River Valley, this 162-acre impoundment combines northern pike and walleye with yellow perch and bluegill. Wahl Lake's northern-pike population makes it a natural draw for pike hunters throughout the year.
Vislisel Lake, a 104-acre Richland County water in the Red River Valley, delivers a mixed warm-water fishery centered on Yellow Perch and Walleye, with Black Bullhead adding to the panfish bite. The lake's modest size makes it easy to work systematically for both species.
Shriner Lake spans 100 acres in Richland County's Red River Valley and supports a quality Walleye and Northern Pike fishery alongside Yellow Perch and Black Crappie. The crappie population adds a seasonal bonus to what is otherwise a pike-and-walleye-focused destination.
Four Corners Lake, a 92-acre Richland County water in the Red River Valley, rounds out the region's panfish and predator mix with Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Bluegill. The lake's small size makes it a practical choice for anglers targeting multiple species in a single outing.
Haus Lake sits in the Red River Valley near the Minnesota border, an 89-acre walleye and yellow perch fishery with black bullhead adding to the catch mix. This Richland County lake, under state management, draws locals seeking dependable perch and walleye opportunity in a smaller footprint.
Reiland Lake in Richland County combines traditional walleye and yellow perch fishing with an under-tapped common carp fishery — an 85-acre Red River Valley lake where big carp roam alongside black bullhead. Like its regional counterparts in the James and Red river systems, Reiland offers anglers looking to target trophy carp a less-pressured option.
In Richland County, North-Dakota, Stacks Slough is a 64-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.
This 42-acre Red River Valley reservoir managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department holds a solid mixed fishery anchored by Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill. Channel Catfish and Common Carp round out the species mix, with carp particularly under-fished across the region's river systems and larger impoundments.
This Red River Valley memorial pond in Richland County hosts a mixed panfish and trout fishery, with black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and stocked rainbow trout. The diverse species composition makes it a versatile choice for anglers pursuing panfish or trout in a community water.
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.
This 41-km Red River Valley tributary in Richland County is a solid Northern Pike and Walleye stream with strong Channel Catfish populations. Bois de Sioux provides accessible river fishing in the region's classic prairie and valley habitat.
Across its mapped waters, Richland County holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
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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.