Walsh County · stream · order 5 river · ~7 cfs typical
North Branch Forest River
North Branch Forest River is a stream in Walsh County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
84°
71°
15 mph
47%
Fri
Overcast
84°
62°
11 mph
5%
Sat
Mostly clear
85°
62°
13 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Branch Forest River0.0 mi
- Fordville Dam3.0 mistocked May 25, 2026
- South Branch Forest River3.4 mi
- Homme Lake13.5 mi
- Whisky Creek13.7 mi
- Twin Lakes17.3 mi
- Deer Lake16.4 mi
- Little Goose Lake19.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
North Branch Forest River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Forest River?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is North Branch Forest River?+
North Branch Forest River is a stream in Walsh County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.