The Red River, also known as the Red River of the South, is a remarkable 1,360-mile waterway that flows through New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. What makes this river truly unique is that despite being an inland waterway, it features unusually high salinity levels, effectively creating an inland saltwater fishing paradise. The river's diverse ecosystem encompasses wetlands, forests, grasslands, and numerous tributaries, supporting an impressive variety of fish species. With its rich biodiversity and historical significance as a vital waterway for Native American tribes and early European settlers, the Red River has become a premier fishing destination that attracts anglers from across the country.
Learn what type of fish are at Red River and what's needed to catch them.
Micropterus salmoides
Micropterus dolomieu
Sander vitreus
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Atractosteus spatula
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Ictiobus niger
Ameiurus melas
Ictalurus furcatus
Cycleptus elongatus
Lepomis macrochirus
Esox niger
Ictalurus punctatus
Cyprinus carpio
Lepomis marginatus
Pylodictis olivaris
Aplodinotus grunniens
Esox americanus
Lepomis cyanellus
Carpiodes velifer
Lepomis megalotis
Lepisosteus osseus
Hypentelium nigricans
Lepomis humilis
Polyodon spathula
Lepomis auritus
Lepomis microlophus
Lepomis miniatus
Carpiodes carpio
Sander canadensis
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Lepisosteus platostomus
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Alosa chrysochloris
Ictiobus bubalus
Micropterus punctulatus
Lepisosteus oculatus
Minytrema melanops
Morone saxatilis
Learn how to get on Red River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
16-year old (and older) residents are required to purchase a valid license. 15-year old (and older) non-resident is required to purchase a valid license.
This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
The public has the right to fish from boats in non-navigable streams, adjacent landowners own the streambed to the middle of the streambed.
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See the best times to fish Red River and check the forecast before you go.
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Scheduled releases and generation forecasts from the dams on Red River.
Red River · Below Denison Dam · Southwestern Power Administration
No generation scheduled
Southwestern Power Administration on energy.govForecast updated today at 4:23 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
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