I do have to admit, not guiding full time this winter is allowing me some opportunities I haven't been able to take advantage of for the last 10 winters. I spent time on both the frozen stuff this week and also the open stuff! Crazy that we have two open...
I'm happy to report I hit the ice a few times this week! Definitely didn't light the world on fire, but did put some fish on the ice which was awesome. I spent two days on a couple of smaller lakes east of Bismarck. Both produced some fish. I wasn't...
I took last Sunday off from the reports. Probably the first Sunday I haven't posted in like 10 years. I'm happy to report I finally popped a couple holes this winter! Unlike my previous winters, this one is definitely different for me. Going back to work...
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...