We have been really lucky with the weather lately here in North Dakota. I probably jinxed it for everyone, but honestly it's been pretty darn good. We still have a lot of snow and slush we are battling on a daily basis. Kinda just part of the game this season. I know...
Mid Week Ice Fishing Report-January 3rd, 2023
No change for seen at the moment. I do believe we are dodging a huge huge bullet, missing the upcoming snow storm. Looks as though it will stay south. This is good new for the lakes around North Dakota and especially up here on Devils Lake. It's still a battle of snow...
Devils Lake Ice Fishing Report-Jan 1st, 2023
If you are looking for a challenge, ice fishing this winter anywhere for the most part in North Dakota is where it is at. It is definitely not for the weak minded. With all the snow especially on Devils Lake we are beginning to see slush and a lot of it. Any area of...
Mid Week Fishing Report- December 28th, 2022
Well, if I've said it once I'll say it again. If you don't have tracks of some sort, don't even bother. More snow fell on the Devils Lake basin this past week. The ice is good, but I did experience a few slush pockets again today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed slush...
Christmas Day Ice Fishing Report-December 25th, 2022
Merry Christmas to everyone! As I write this fishing report, I feel like we have already had a long winter and it isn't even January yet. One can only hope for a break in the weather. A little warm up is on the way which will be nice. Unfortunately, we do have a ton...
Mid Week Devils Lake Fishing Report- December 21st, 2022
I have a feeling this is going to be a long winter. Not because the fishing sucks, but because of the extreme weather we seem to be getting on the daily. The snow is piling up fast around North Dakota and I think it's gonna continue to do so. If anyone out there that...
Devils Lake Ice Fishing Report- December 18th, 2022
I wish I could personally say I had a better report for everyone this Sunday. Unfortunately it's been a week of cancelations and shoveling. I do have clients in this afternoon, and we will be venturing back out onto Devils Lake in the morning. My guide partners have...
Mid Week Fishing Report-December 14th, 2022
Here we go again! Just as I was getting into the swing of things, we get pounded by another major snow storm here in the Dakotas. Now instead of out searching for fish, I'm in a scramble to get the tracks on the side by side. I feel the tracks are gonna be a must this...
Devils Lake Ice Fishing Report-December 11th, 2022
Finally have a few days on the ice guiding up here on Devils Lake. The cold snap definitely firmed up the ice and I'd say we have on average 10 plus inches all over the lake. Quite a few ridges out there, most are quiet at the moment, but with the snow they are...
Devils Lake Ice Fishing Report-December 7th, 2022
A little late (sorry new phone) I was trying to get all my apps etc redownloaded. Took a little longer than I expected, but we are back up and running again and, look out! Fishing reports galore now again from Devils Lake. Ice conditions are better than I expected. We...
Ice Fishing Report-December 4th, 2022
We have the perfect ice building weather starting this week. With that and so many out on the ice already finding success the ice fishing season is in full swing. For me, especially never knowing when the ice will be safe enough. I usually don't schedule anything...
Ice Fishing Report-November 27th, 2022
We are getting closer to full time winter guide mode! My stuff really fires up for me December 9th. After that there is no turning back! With this recent little spurt of warm weather it really slowed me down wanting to venture out on ice. In fact, it got me to...
Ice Fishing Report-November 20th, 2022
People are venturing out on the small ponds and a few areas up here on Devils Lake already. Ice isn't great, but we are seeing 3 to 6 inches of ice. The further north the more ice we are seeing. One of the problems we are seeing and are going to see early on...
Ice Fishing and Equipment Report-November 16th, 2022
I don't want to put the cart out in front of the horse, but ice fishing has started. I should be talking about the fishing on the river and if weather permits catching some really nice fish on Sakakawea or the Tailrace. Instead we will talk a little about ice...
Early Ice Fishing Report-November 13th, 2022
I really don't want to be talking about ice fishing yet, but Mother Nature definitely had other plans for us up here in North Dakota. Hard for me to believe we were open water fishing a week ago in 70 degree weather and now we have 2 feet of snow on the ground. Of...
Mid Week Fishing Report-November 9th, 2022
Hard to believe, but I'm pretty sure our open water days for the 2022 season are pretty much over with, especially if this snow hits us like they are saying. Unless you go to the Tailrace or Nelson Lake, it's safe to say you can start getting the ice fishing equipment...
ND Fishing Report-November 6th, 2022
So much has happened since my mid week fishing report. We had a close call on a new state record walleye. Some good numbers of fish have started to show themselves in the river, and yes it's deer hunting season. It's been a common theme since I was in grade school...
Mid Week Fishing Report-November 2nd, 2022
I can't believe the open water guide season may be coming to a close. The long range forecast isn't looking good. I'm holding out hope to possibly get some nice days toward the end of of November yet. I was fortunate enough to fish Sakakawea the last few days and also...