Lake Sakakawea Fishing Guide
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Guide
Lake Sakakawea is 178 miles long with an average 6 miles wide of big walleye producing potential!
I grew up fishing this massive reservoir and my love for it has only gotten stronger. With over 30 years of experience on this lake, it still remains exciting and mysterious.
The Big Lake was famed in the early 80’s as a whopper producer with many fish over 8 pounds caught. It’s on its way back to the “Good old Days” and with new rules in place with the Army Corp of Engineers, the lake will remain in good shape for many years to come.
This massive body of water is loaded with smelt, in walleye terms, Prime Rib! These walleyes are feasting heavily on this forage, and they are growing fast. The best part of fishing Lake Sakakawea is all the different ways you can try and catch them. Pitching jigs shallow is an angler’s favorite for the early portion of the season. Once the water warms up a little, guys will start chasing these golden beauties with a bottom bouncer and slow death or Lindy Rigs.
Another transition happens and deep running crankbaits and jig raps become the go-to bait! This body of water goes super strong from ice-out until ice up and it also does well in the winter! Get a hold of me today and book a trip on one of the top walleye producing lakes in the country!
Honest Lake Sakakawea Fishing Reports
Missouri River Fishing Report-April 7th, 2024
The good news is we are finally in full swing this spring. The bad news is the weather really hasn't been all that great. Lots of wind making it difficult. When the weather permits however it seems the fish are willing and able. For my guide business I've been trying...
Missouri River Fishing Report-March 24th, 2024
Well here we go again. I think it's a prerequisite for me that if I'm coming home from Ice Fishing, we are gonna get hit with a blizzard. So, yes here we are again. I did get out a couple times before this storm. All indications are we will have a very good spring...
Ice Fishing Report-March 17th, 2024
As I'm writing this very last report from the ice on Devils Lake. I can honestly say this has been the most challenging and sometimes rewarding ice fishing season in my lifetime. Lots of ups and downs and highs and lows. I'd say overall the quality of the fish caught...
Ice Fishing Report-February 18th, 2024
Things have gotten a little better up here on Devils Lake. We got some cold weather and firmed the ice back up. Now the big question is this next warm spell? With sun, what will it do to our current ice conditions? I'm hoping it holds out until at least a little ways...
Ice Fishing Report-February 4th, 2024
Yep, Mother Nature you need to go home, you've had a couple too many. With these abnormal temperatures at the end of January and February you are giving us ice fishing guide extreme stress and anxiety. Yes, we have ice. Yes we have safe ice. However, you need to...
Ice Fishing Report-January 21st, 2024
It's been a battle this past week. I think all those nice December days finally caught up to us. Old man winter needed to remind us of that. Not only did old man winter get our attention, but it also made the fish mad. Especially the perch this past week. Now don't...
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