We are definitely getting the right ice making conditions! Reports across the region is 6 to 10 inches on most smaller bodies of water. I have yet to wet a line personally, but this next week I have plans to get out some. I have been talking to plenty of...
Safe to say that the open water season is over. With that being said lots of folks will begin venturing out onto the frozen stuff. Like every year no ice is safe ice! I'm already hearing and seeing reports of people getting wet. Please use extreme...
For most of you are reading this, you are probably looking outside and seeing the white stuff gather on the ground. It happened fast this fall. Literally one day we were in a boat catching walleyes and the next day we were out shoveling snow. So for...
What a month it has been! After grinding it out September and half of October, these past 30 plus days have been something special! When I hear people say we must have caught a hundred for the most part I think that's a good fishing story. However,...
The bite is definitely on locally here on the river near Bismarck. I spent a lot of time and effort on the river September and October looking for a steady bite. I know from my past experience that deer openers are typically the benchmark. This year...
Things have really changed in the past couple of weeks on the river near Bismarck. We are seeing a push of fish moving up from Lake Oahe. Along with this push there are even a few unicorns have shown themselves. The fish are extremely healthy looking...
It's improving slowly but surely out here on the Missouri River/Lake Oahe just south of Bismarck. The migration fish coming out of Oahe are slowly trickling up the river right now. Not in huge numbers, but definitely moving. I think we are almost on...
Things have definitely improved here locally as far as the fishing goes. We are just now seeing a trickle of fish moving up into the river. Not in huge numbers, but for sure more prevalent than a couple weeks ago. On average we are seeing more of...
Things are still not progressing on the river yet like I had hoped. There are a few (very few) select spots that if you can get in them first thing in the morning or right before dark you'll catch some fish. Unfortunately, these fish are fish that summer...
I wish I had a better fishing report from the river here near Bismarck for everyone. To be honest, the fishing was way better two weeks ago. For me right now out there it feels like mid September fishing rather than mid October. Water is still too...
Once again I apologize for getting this out later than expected. I'm coaching Team ND on the weekends so my Sundays are games and traveling. I'm back now and I do have a fishing report for you. I spent a couple days south on the river near Bismarck...
Sorry this is a bit late this Sunday. Like I always say, better late than never I guess. Things are starting to shape up on Lake Sakakawea. The fish are beginning to change their mood and have begun to feed again. Jigs with crawlers and minnows...
Hard for me to believe my guiding up on Sakakawea is now officially over for the season. Feels like only yesterday I hen I was traveling across ND from Devils Lake with excitement of getting back on the big lake. The interesting part for me is I've heard a...
What an interesting week on Lake Sakakawea. I will apologize, but this report is going to be long. I promise you though, you will want to read it to the end, especially if you plan to fish Sakakawea anytime soon! I tested the waters as a guide for a...
Sorry this report is getting to everyone a little later than usual today. I was away coaching a little hockey and got back a little late. Anyway, for me personally I haven't been out much here this past week. Still working through my health issues...
The good news is I've been able to limp out on the water for short stints here this past week. I'm still not in guiding shape so when I get tired or don't feel good I can get off. The good part about not being out on the water long right now is the fish...
I'm happy to report that the doctors gave me the ok to try get back on the water a little. I didn't go crazy by any means, but did get out a couple of times this week and it sure felt good. I'm definitely not a 100 percent but it was nice to get out to see...
For me personally this week, I obviously haven't been able to get on the water yet. I am however cleared for now to return to normal everyday activities until October 6th. October 6th I have to go back to the doctors office to plan things for my future. Of...