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Red River of the North

The Red River of the North begins at the confluence of the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail rivers between Minnesota and North Dakota. It flows north into Manitoba.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts

SourceConfluence of the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail rivers
MouthLake Winnipeg, Manitoba

The river forms most of the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. It runs across the flat bed of ancient glacial Lake Agassiz.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Red River of the North in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Source: Red River of the North (Wikipedia)

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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