Get into the Red!Fish the Red! There are over 50 varieties of fish in the Red River including walleye and catfish. . Check current regulations for licensing and season opening times. Because the river is the boundry between North Dakota and Minnesota, may be different regulations on each side. Because mercury accumulates in most of the fish in the world (even the fish you buy in the store) care must be taken regarding the type and amount of fish consumed you consume as well as how you prepare the fish. Health officials encourage us to eat more fish. It can be safely consumed. Take time to learn how!. Click here for information on fish preparation and consumption. Click here for information on the types of game fish in the Red River and contacts for fishing in the area.Canoe the Red! The Red River in the FM area offers more than 20 miles of canoeing within the city limits. Click here for a map showing low-head dams and public access points. Click here for a virtual tour of the river. Click here for useful tips and the latest river water level information. Click here for a list of canoe events and guided river tours. Motorboat the Red! The Red River in the FM area may also be used for motor boating.. Click here for a map showing low-head dams and public access points. Click here for a virtual tour of the river. Click here for the latest river water level and useful information. Click here for a list of events and guided river tours. Be aware that the Red River is home to many snags and sunken logs. Deep hulled boats or long shafted motors may have problems depending upon water levels. Leave your motor unlocked when boating the Red in case you hit a snag. Also, the Red River in the FM area is only 100 feet wide. It is not ideal for large boat use. Small boats/kayaks and canoes are ideal vessels for Red River use in this area. Use care when rounding curves, there may be a canoe or another boat ahead. Be courteous to riverfront landowners and take care to minimize boat-induced wakes. Check both MN and ND current laws regarding Personal Watercraft. (PWC). Regulations are different depending on which side of the river you are on. Bird the Red! Birds abound in the water and greenway of the Red. Click here for a list of species you might see, hiking tours, and contacts for birding activities. Ski the Red! Multiuse trails for biking, hiking, and x-country skiing are maintained along the Red. Up-to-date maps can be obtained the Fargo Park District (active link) and the Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department (active link). Some trails are open all year round. X-country skiing is encouraged in certain parks as well as on riverfront and multiuse (bike) trails. Some trails are groomed. Check with the park departments for up-to-date information. Some skiing is done on the river. Remember, ice thickness is highly variable especially around bridges and the outside corners of the river. Note that in the city, storm drain and waste water outfalls run all winter long. There is often open water or thin ice at these locations, even in the middle of winter.. Snowmobile the Red! Contact local officials for information regarding snowmobiling on the Red. It is illegal to snowmobile on public or private property within the city limits. The City of Moorhead allows snowmobiling in part of MB Johnson Park on north 11th St. It is illegal to cross private or public land, or use city owned roads to access the river by snowmobile within the city limits. Be aware of dams, stormdrain and wastewater outfalls where the water may stay open all winter long. Also, Currents under bridges and around bridges may cause thin ice. Currents could cause ice to be thin on one side of the river but thick just a few feet away. Be aware! Learn about the Red! Want to learn more about the many opportunities offered by the Red River? Spot a problem along the river? Want to volunteer? Click here for contacts. |