Minnesota Fishing Report-Red River


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskersguiding@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 24.220.56.163
Date: 05/02/2003
Time: 03:13:38 AM

Red_River

Well Howdy all.. Looks like summer is really trying to arrive. The water is getting a bit warmer but the cold nights are keeping that at a slow pace. Have not been on the Red as of yet due to Boat trouble, like not having one.. New boat just got done today but goes back in the shop again, sigh... I have been hitting the Red Lake river and getting some Walleyes by mistake and the cats are finely starting to nibble, they are very light and slow.. We need rain to make our river boat able. Sounds like the Red is having trouble with landings also?

Good luck and see you on the water when I get my boat back

Rusty


Name: Jeff R.
City: East Grand Forks,Mn.
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.96.103
Date: 04/29/2003
Time: 05:10:19 AM

Red_River

Mon(21st),went south(egf)7 Cats,nothing over 5lbs. Sun(27th),south230-530pm,35mph gusts!4+8lb Cats and a northern bit me off.Seen 4 deer swimming to Minn. Mon(28th)south4-7pm,3lb on goldeye,4,4,8+13lb on suckers,plus a 15lb on a chub.The runs are getting longer,but bites(which are every5min!)are LIGHT.Try downsizing the bait(+hook).Half the fish caught in past week were from holding the rod;feeling the bait pull down;so you know they have it good;then setting the hook.Good Luck Guys.


Kris:

Just head on down there and ask around. People are usually pretty willing to help out.

One tip-bring a lot of tackle! those rocks are tackle eaters!

Name: Kris
City: Grand forks
Email: novakris@msn.com
Remote Name: 64.122.67.161
Date: 04/24/2003
Time: 02:04:36 PM

Red_River

I was wondering what are some good ways to catch walleyes on the red? Like below the dam.


Name: elmo grandberry
City: brooklyn park mn. 55443
Email: egrandberry@people pc. com
Remote Name: 67.250.209.17
Date: 04/20/2003
Time: 10:01:08 PM

Red_River

Looking for a guide who can put me on some large cat fish if your the man please send me your daily rates, am looking forward to hearing from you.


Name: Curt
City: Fargo / Moorhead
Email: curt_ziegler@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 156.99.90.179
Date: 04/08/2003
Time: 06:46:11 PM

Red_River

Hey everyone,

I am new to fishing in a river more than about 6' across but am very familiar with walleye, bass, pike fishing in central MN.

Could you give me some places to try in the Fargo or Moorhead area?

Thanks & please send me an email with any help!


Name: rmattingley
City: Grand Forks
Email:
Remote Name: 134.129.160.85
Date: 03/31/2003
Time: 04:27:08 PM

Red_River

Well, I put the boat in for the first time. We put in north of the dam. Unfourtunatly we didn't catch any fish. But it was a beautiful day.

Any hints on catching walleye or sauger on the red would be appreciated.


Name: Scott McNamee
City: Grand Forks
Email:
Remote Name: 24.220.213.220
Date: 03/25/2003
Time: 09:00:08 PM

Red_River

The Ice in Grand Forks has moved nearly 1/2 mile downstream from the dam. The water levels have started to recede.

A person could put a boat in right now, but certainly by this weekend.

Walleyes and sauger should be available right below the dam.

It should be an excellent year for spring fishing.


Name: Shane Gilbert
City: Grand Forks
Email: shanesgilbert@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 165.234.136.10
Date: 03/08/2003
Time: 12:50:11 PM

Red_River

I just moved to this area and wondered about this cat fishing I have heard so much about. When do they start running?

I am also looking for a few good spots to teach my little boy how to fish at. Does anyone know of some place close to grand forks to teach a little guy how to catch walley or cats?


Name: SlipBob
City: EGF
Email:
Date: 01/23/2003
Time: 09:30:54 PM

Red_River

I have never ice fished the red before and i was just wondering the best way to set up your lines and what to use for bait. Help would be highly appreciated.


Name: Richard Matson
City: Philomath, Orgon
Email: richard_hi@yahoo.com
Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 12:12:33 AM

Red_River

Back in the fifties we used to catch walleyes it the 5 to 10 pound range right in Moorehead. just below the northside damn. The last time I was there though the water looked pretty paluted and i didn't fish it.. I went to Detroit Lakes instead. I fished Big Floyd and caught one walleye that tipped the scale at 4 pounds.. We have huge waleyes here in Oregon. The best place to cathc them in in the Columbia North of Portland they think they may catch a world record there someday.


Name: Richard Matson
City: Philomath, Orgon
Email: richard_hi@yahoo.com
Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 12:10:28 AM

Red_River

Back in the fifties we used to catch walleyes it the 5 to 10 pound range right in Moorehead. just below the northside damn. The last time I was there though the water looked pretty paluted and i didn't fish it.. I went to Detroit Lakes instead. I fished Big Floyd and caught one walleye that tipped the scale at 4 pounds.. We have huge waleyes here in Oregon. The best place to cathc them in in the Columbia North of Portland they think they may catch a world record there someday.


Name: Richard Matson
City: Philomath, Orgon
Email: richard_hi@yahoo.com
Date: 01/21/2003
Time: 12:03:05 AM

Red_River

Back in the fifties we used to catch walleyes it the 5 to 10 pound range right in Moorehead. just below the northside damn. The last time I was there though the water looked pretty paluted and i didn't fish it.. I went to Detroit Lakes instead. I fished Big Floyd and caught one walleye that tipped the scale at 4 pounds.. We have huge waleyes here in Oregon. The best place to cathc them in in the Columbia North of Portland they think they may catch a world record there someday.


Name: rmattingley
City: grand forks
Email:
Date: 01/11/2003
Time: 01:56:25 PM

Red_River

There are a ton of hotels in the grand forks area, just check a phone book. As for fishing for cats I have caught several 20+ pound cats just north of Grand Forks. as for the walleyes, I have never caught one out of the red, but I have heard that they are there.


Name: jbg
City: halstad
Email:
Date: 01/11/2003
Time: 01:56:16 PM

Red_River

anyone catching anything on the river this winter?


Name: Mark Kleinow
City: Marquette IA.
Email: akleinow@mhtc.com
Date: 12/20/2002
Time: 08:11:59 PM

Red_River

I fish the mississippi alot for catfish and walleye. And have always heard about the great catfishing on the red. Would like to take family and friends on a fishing trip in your area. Would be very interested in places to stay and places to fish. Thanks for any information you might be willing to share.


Name: Kent Hollands
City: Grand Forks
Email:
Date: 10/10/2002
Time: 12:52:36 PM

Red_River

RM, If your going after the eyes try getting up by the damn. Try casting and small jig and minnow along the current breaks and see what happens. One thing I like to do is find snags on inside bends and fish the current breaks behind them, have had good luck doing that.


Name: R Mattingley
City: Grand Forks
Email:
Date: 10/06/2002
Time: 11:00:23 PM

Red_River

Good luck on the Red,

22 lb cat 18 lb cat and several smaller ones.

North of Grand Forks

Question? How do you catch a walleye on the Red, Im just wondering what techniques work the best.

Thanx


Name: R Mattingley
City: Grand Forks
Email:
Date: 10/06/2002
Time: 10:59:57 PM

Red_River

Good luck on the Red,

22 lb cat 18 lb cat and several smaller ones.

North of Grand Forks

Question? How do you catch a walleye on the Red, Im just wondering what techniques work the best.

Thanx


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskers@gra.midco.net
Date: 09/26/2002
Time: 03:20:41 PM

Red_River

Well foks, the fish are back to some what of a normal bite. I went out two days ago and got some cats and pike. So you know what that means. The pke and Walleyes are moving in again time for the big Walleyes to start hitting the bait. Good luck out there.

Kids are the most fun to take fishing, each catch is an adventure.

Rusty


Name: Scott McNamee
City: Grand Forks
Email: scott@invoman.com
Date: 09/22/2002
Time: 12:50:20 AM

Red_River

After a severe bout with a cold on top of my fall allergies..I am out tomorrow for some fishing.

I'm thinking I'll be catching ...oh...maybe 13 or 14 lb Walleyes and probably some 40 to 50 lb Cats.

I'll be posting photos of these monsters after me and my niece get back.

Hey, guys...take a kid out fishing...you won't regret it.


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskers@gra.midco.net
Date: 08/03/2002
Time: 02:50:43 PM

Red_River

Well folks, I have not had a great bit of luck on the Red out of Grand Forks or East Grand Forks as of lately. Is any one out there having any success lately. I am goung out again today and giving it a go. That late summer water jumps and falls have really stirred them up.

Thanks for the tips.

 


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskers@gra.midco.net
Date: 06/12/2002
Time: 04:17:58 PM

Red_River

Well folks the water is a bit much for us caters. with flooding from Warroad to Ada, the rivers are on hold for the time being. League is on hold also for safety sakes.

However!! For you cat nuts like me, I have been doing some research and have learned that the fish move into flooded fields, ditches, and wooded areas to feed on the bugs, worms, ect. Well I tested it on Tuesday, 6-12-02. I was out in a flooded field next to the river where it spilled over into. I was catching fish. Carp, bull heads, stone cats and even got several odd looks by passerbys. LOL ..

I guess there is not much that will stop a true fisher person when you set your mind to it.

good luck out there and Be careful if you go near the rivers, the banks are very soft and any thing could happen.

Rusty Miller


Name: Kevin Boushee
City: EGF
Email: boushee4@netscape.net
Date: 06/02/2002
Time: 12:31:03 PM

Red_River

hello catfishers, before i forget Rusty bring your boy this week and i think DMS tackle has something for him.. He said that kids get a little something if they caught a good size fish. Well this league thing is starting to consume a lot of time and getting old. I just wanted to start a little competive fishing and its one slammed door after another. Hope to see the end of the bull soon. Fishing is really taking off. last week winner was just short of 20lbs, DMS tackle said it was close enough to get him a free rod and reel..great job..Cabelas is going to purchase the scale for us .. thats great.. $150.00 scale... also looking to start the club stuff soon..so keep ears open for the start of memberships,, we think this club will only bring the fishing facilitys better. We have a lot of good ideas..Like outhouses,benches for shore fishermen,trash containers,and lots more well getting long got to go, any ?s email me


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskers@gra.midco.net
Date: 05/30/2002
Time: 07:27:58 PM

Red_River

Well the cats are hitting like crazy now. The water is nice and warm for them and they are hungry. The Catfishing league is up and running great. 

watch for more pics and info on the league.


Name: Wiskers Guiding Service
City: Crookston MN
Email: wiskers@gra.midco.net
Date: 05/10/2002
Time: 04:49:54 PM

Red_River

Hey every one the sun it out!!!

Well first off the water is warming up. It's up to about 52 degrees. You know what this means. The cats are soon to be on the bite. With this rain and run off, the rivers are going up and this will allow the fish to migrate for spawn. There are a few cats out there biting but the walleyes are there and ready to go, if you can find them as always.

Good luck with the opener and happy fishing.

Hope to see you on the water.

Rusty


Name: Brent  Leonard
City: Logan, IA
Email: gunabayouthminister@msn.com
Date: 04/30/2002
Time: 02:12:40 AM

Red_River

A couple of buddys and I are trying to plan a fishing trip. We have heard the Red River is about the best cat fishing around. I read the reports below and wonder if we would have any luck there. how are the cats biteing this year? Which side of the river would be best to fish, ND or MN? Where would be some good spots to go when we get there? What kind of bait would you suggest useing? And any thing else you would like to include to help us out would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

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