Fishing near West Fargo, ND

Set in Cass County, West Fargo sits between two rivers: the Sheyenne River runs through town before joining the Red River of the North near Harwood, about 5 miles east. The Red is regarded as one of North America's premier channel catfish destinations, holding more than 70 species, while the Sheyenne documents 53 species — the most of any Red River tributary. Anglers also day-trip ~70 miles east to the Detroit Lakes region.