How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Moorhead, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Moorhead, Minnesota centers on the famed Red River of the North and a network of nearby prairie lakes that offer diverse, year-round angling. From trophy channel catfish in downtown Moorhead to walleye, pike, and panfish in surrounding waters, this border-town fishery provides productive options for shore anglers, small-boat fishermen, and ice anglers alike. read more...
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Distance to earth:399,539 kmProximity:14.5 %
Moon Phases for Moorhead
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major Time:03:41 am - 05:41 am
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minor Time:07:59 am - 09:59 am
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major Time:03:55 pm - 05:55 pm
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minor Time:11:24 pm - 01:24 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Moorhead
Moorhead, MN fishing is defined by the Red River of the North and a ring of fertile prairie lakes within an easy drive in both Minnesota and North Dakota. The Red River flows right through town, giving shore anglers and small-boat fishermen quick access to channel catfish, walleye, and a mix of rough fish that grow big in the slow, fertile current. Nearby lakes and sloughs round out the picture with strong northern pike, panfish, and bass opportunities, plus consistent ice fishing when winter locks things up.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Moorhead. In early spring, focus on the Red River as ice pulls out and flows stabilize. Channel catfish and walleyes slide shallow along cutbanks and into inside bends, current breaks, and below local bridges. As water warms in late spring and early summer, catfish feed aggressively at dawn, dusk, and on overcast days, while walleye and pike shift to mid-depth current seams and deeper holes. Summer brings reliable night fishing for catfish along riprap, wing walls, and deep bends near town, while nearby lakes produce weedline pike, bass, and panfish. Fall is prime for heavyweight cats on the Red and quality walleye and perch in surrounding lakes. Once safe ice forms, backwater areas, oxbows, and small lakes shine for perch, bluegills, and crappies, with pike cruising weed flats and basin edges.
Habitat types in the Moorhead area are straightforward but very specific. The Red River is a broad, muddy channel with moderate current, cutbanks, snags, and mid-river holes. Key targets are outside bends with deep scour, inside bends with soft current, and any wood piles that create eddies. Boat ramps, bridge pilings, and riprap shorelines act as catfish magnets. In nearby prairie lakes, look for submerged vegetation edges, emerging cabbage beds, slender reed beds, and small points or humps that break up otherwise featureless basins. Even modest depth changes of 2–3 feet can concentrate fish.
Techniques that consistently produce are simple and durable. For Red River channel catfish, medium-heavy rods, 30–50 lb braid, and 3–6 oz sinkers are common, depending on flow. Use slip-sinker or three-way rigs with short leaders and cut bait such as sucker, goldeye, or other oily offerings. Cast upstream of a seam or logjam, let rigs settle, and give each spot 20–30 minutes before moving. Walleyes on the river respond to jigs tipped with minnows or plastics; work them slowly along current breaks, especially in low light. Goldeye and mooneye are easily caught on small pieces of worm or dough baits under a float in calmer eddies.
On lakes near Moorhead, walleye tactics include live-bait rigging with leeches or minnows along breaklines and wind-blown points, or trolling crankbaits across shallow flats at dawn and dusk. Northern pike prowl weeds and shallow bays; spoons, spinnerbaits, and suspending jerkbaits are reliable search lures. For panfish such as bluegills, perch, and crappies, small jigs tipped with plastics or live bait under slip bobbers excel around weed edges and isolated timber. In winter, downsize to tungsten jigs and small spoons; target perch and crappies over basin transitions and bluegills near remaining weed clumps.
Tactical tips specific to Moorhead start with reading the Red River’s changing flows. After rains and high water, concentrate on slack-water pockets tight to shore and behind major current breaks. During stable, moderate flows, fish deeper mid-river holes and the heads and tails of pools. On lakes, wind direction is crucial—fish the wind-blown side for active walleye and pike, while panfish often tuck just off the roughest water. A small, mobile approach with a modest tackle selection, polarized glasses for reading weedlines, and an eye on local maps to find subtle structural features will go a long way toward steady success around Moorhead.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Moorhead area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Moorhead. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Fargo 4th Street South Dam - 0.62460171434km , Fargo 12th Avenue Dam - 2.57027898182km , Moorhead Lagoon Dam - 3.52697245158km , Fargo Dam 2 - 5.02775271821km , Red River Dam - 5.17898471978km , Ganz Dam - 10.99895509845km , Sheyenne River Diversion Dam - 11.22270809883km , South Branch Buffalo River - 11.81184587879km , Wild Rice River - 13.12634730601km , Maple River - 13.36303443944km , Lower Branch Rush River - 15.39470741755km , Rush River - 16.89939246116km , Sheyenne River - 17.17882451823km , Ottertail River Dam - 17.90564266479km , Wolverton Creek - 18.06458861109km , Fargo Dam Number 3 - 22.76407773001km , Whisky Creek - 23.65980447966km , Buffalo River - 24.07170748596km , Brownlee Dam - 24.72923182985km , Swan Creek - 26.47561807158km , Christine Dam - 31.19392866967km , Rushfieldt Lake - 32.21065714214km , Doran Lake - 35.7398753817km , Felton Creek - 36.08037183392km , Tatley Lake - 36.22571946778km , Blue Eagle Lake - 36.24680931128km , Solwald Lake - 36.81618039438km , Deerhorn Creek - 38.27375063233km , South Branch Wild Rice River - 38.55511415815km , Anfinson Lake - 39.65248434324km , Jegtvig Lake - 40.26597247781km , Burk Lake - 40.28086591287km , Big Slough - 40.62345197615km , Softing Lake - 40.67617123544km , Knudson Lake - 41.63214027891km , Lake Ten - 42.17266706626km , Swede Grove Lake - 42.62936175411km , Backman Lake - 42.71064186115km , Thorson Lake - 42.94145319753km , Lake Fifteen - 43.20050152187km
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