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Planning your next fishing trip in Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton, North Dakota centers around the rich waters of the Red River of the North and nearby lakes, offering anglers excellent opportunities for walleye, catfish, northern pike and more. From shore-friendly riverbanks inside town to short-drive prairie lakes, Wahpeton fishing blends urban access with classic Midwest multi-species action. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:50 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    68%
  • First Quarter Moon - 68% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,027 km
    Proximity:
    25 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Wahpeton
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:36 am - 02:36 am
  • major Time:
    07:39 am - 09:39 am
  • minor Time:
    02:43 pm - 04:43 pm
  • major Time:
    08:13 pm - 10:13 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 68% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time will be tomorrow. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 23 Jun 22:41 • 46.265, -96.606
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Wahpeton

Wahpeton, North Dakota, sits on one of the Upper Midwest’s most underrated fisheries: the Red River of the North. Running right through town, the Red and its nearby tributaries offer year-round opportunities for walleye, pike and trophy-class catfish, while a network of small lakes within a short drive adds dependable panfish and bass action.

Seasonal patterns around Wahpeton are driven by river levels and water temperature. In early spring, as ice pulls off the Red, walleye and sauger push upstream and concentrate below current breaks, bridges and inside bends. Cold, stained water favors big-profile baits fished slowly. As late spring warms the river, channel catfish feed aggressively in deeper bends and around logjams, and pike prowl flooded shoreline cover. Summer brings stable flows and excellent night fishing for walleye and catfish, especially during slight bumps in water level. By fall, cooling temps stack walleye, pike and drum along sharper drop-offs and outside bends, and panfish in nearby lakes school tighter around deeper weed edges. First safe ice usually shifts the focus to smaller area lakes for perch, bluegill and crappie.

Primary habitat types on the Red near Wahpeton include outside river bends, mid-river holes, riprapped banks, bridge pilings and woody debris fields. Catfish hold around scour holes below bends and snags; walleye sit on upstream lips of holes, current seams and riprap where bait funnels past; pike favor slower side channels, backwaters and flooded grass. Nearby prairie lakes typically feature shallow bays, emergent weeds, mid-lake humps and subtle rock or gravel edges that concentrate walleyes, bass and panfish.

Effective techniques are straightforward but reward precision. For river walleye, vertical jigging with 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics is highly effective; keep your line nearly vertical and tap bottom frequently as you slip downstream with the current. Casting crankbaits and shad-style plastics along riprap and current seams produces during low-light periods. Channel catfish respond well to cut bait (sucker, goldeye or similar) on a simple slip-sinker rig set just heavy enough to hold in current. Anchor above a likely spot, fan-cast multiple rods and give each location 20–30 minutes before moving.

Tactical tips for Wahpeton’s section of the Red River focus on reading current. Target the softer water just off the main flow where debris collects; these seams are feeding lanes for walleye and catfish. After rain or a modest rise in river level, fish push tighter to shore, making Wahpeton’s in-town access points particularly productive. Use heavier line and abrasion-resistant leaders around snags and riprap. In nearby lakes, early and late in the day work shallow weedlines with jigs, small swimbaits or slip-float rigs for panfish and bass, sliding deeper to the outside weed edge or mid-lake structure as the sun climbs.

Whether you focus on the current-driven Red River or quiet local lakes, Wahpeton delivers consistent, multi-species fishing with easy access and productive water in every season.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wahpeton area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wahpeton. 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.

Bois de Sioux River - 0.56514835498km , Otter Tail River - 0.56514835498km , Breckenridge Lake Dam - 5.47146421042km , Breckenridge Lake - 5.92939148832km , Hanson Dam - 6.57041548122km , South Branch Antelope Creek - 12.7482358526km , Antelope Creek - 18.45690003271km , Pitcairn Creek - 25.25965939697km , South Fork Rabbit River - 25.82342606357km , Skogen Marsh - 32.06914735057km , Fjestad Lake - 33.11101126333km , Orwell Reservoir and Dam - 33.2644083489km , Orwell Dam - 33.38049511884km , Willard Lake - 34.35075486545km , Lawndale Swamp - 34.90885215862km , Lake Elsie - 35.07094137683km , Deerhorn Creek - 35.89523707282km , Pelican River - 36.41268005231km , Faunce Lake - 36.47983190998km , Lake Haldorsen - 36.49415502868km , Stacks Slough - 36.61239082684km , Upper Lightning Lake - 37.20804216229km , Wedel Lake - 37.59467481123km , Dayton Hollow Dam - 37.85072059104km , Elk Creek - 38.22543636081km , Frying Pan Lake - 38.57696394463km , Christine Dam - 38.76642442622km , Pisgah Dam - 38.81088407065km , Pelican River Dam - 39.14483154372km , Friberg Dam-Taplin Gorge - 39.44806245339km , Altner Lake - 39.84358222978km , Christopherson Lake - 39.99214573746km , Moran Lake - 40.61170457967km , Clubhouse Lake - 40.66500726328km , East Clubhouse Lake - 40.7970926927km , Houland Lake - 40.9757998997km , Central-Wright Dam - 41.11422084984km , Gibsons Pond - 41.17328731726km , Reed Creek - 41.38868641612km , Mollison Lake - 41.59539243994km

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