North Dakota Fishing Reports

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-August 2nd, 2026

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-August 2nd, 2026

Not much has changed up here on Lake Sakakawea. If you are looking for unreal fishing, this is the place to be right now!  Fish are remaining fairly shallow for this time of year.  Most of the fish are staying in that 14 to 20 fow range.  Remember...

ND Fishing Report-July 26th, 2026

ND Fishing Report-July 26th, 2026

So I split my time this week chasing walleyes on the big lake of Sakakawea and chasing bass and musky over on Audubon.  We had a great week catching both the walleyes and bass.  If I was a diehard musky fisherman I guess seeing the one we did is a victory...

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 19th, 2026

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 19th, 2026

Things just continue to impress me up here on Lake Sakakawea.  We have had days where it's not fishing it's catching.  Lots of fish and a lot of really nice fish.  We have released a countless amount of fish over 20 inches all the way up to 27...

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 12th, 2026

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 12th, 2026

Just like the old soap opera As the world turns.  I'll call this fishing report as the prop spins.   Fishing remains excellent up here on Lake Sakakawea.  Bordering on catching not fishing at times.  Lots of forage in the lake keeping these fish...

Missouri River and Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 5th, 2026

Missouri River and Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 5th, 2026

Sorry I'm getting this one out a day late.  Busy holiday weekend of fishing, boating, fireworks, and family!  Anyway, the fishing especially on and Sakakawea just continues to impress.  The quality and quantity are abundant and willing.  The best...

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-June 28th, 2026

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-June 28th, 2026

If you have been following my reports this spring and summer.  It's no secret I've been fishing pretty much every day since March 13th.  The unfortunate part since then, is I think the wind has blown just about as much as I have fished!  This week up on...

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-June 21st, 2026

Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-June 21st, 2026

What a week it has been up on Lake Sakakawea!  Between good fishing, up and down weather (wind), minor boat repairs, great clients, it's been memorable.  The fish on Sakakawea right now are extremely healthy!  I'm surprised we are actually able to get...

Devils Lake Fishing Report-June 14th, 2026

Devils Lake Fishing Report-June 14th, 2026

With the goofy spring and now early summer weather.  The fishing on Devils has been a little up and down also.  I have been on the water pretty much everyday since March 15th.  I have never seen such tough weather.  Especially the wind. I honestly...

Devils Lake Fishing Report-June 7th, 2026

Devils Lake Fishing Report-June 7th, 2026

Since leaving the Missouri River this spring, one thing hasn't changed.  The weather this spring and early summer has been one of the worst I can remember.  Zero consistency.   With the lack of consistency in the weather the fishing on Devils Lake has...

ND Fishing Report and AIM Championship recap-May 31st, 2026

ND Fishing Report and AIM Championship recap-May 31st, 2026

This fishing report will be more of a recap of my week spent over in Wisconsin fishing the Aim National Championship.  I will add a little local North Dakota report in here also.   For starters, the Aim Nationals was a pretty loaded up field of anglers...

North Dakota Fishing Report 5-24-26

North Dakota Fishing Report 5-24-26

It's been a roller coaster of a ride up here on Devils Lake.  Between the wind, temperature changes and now throw in a massive big hatch.  The bite has been really grindy.   We were catching plenty of fish.  Just not always the ones you...

ND Fishing Report- May 17th, 2026

ND Fishing Report- May 17th, 2026

Well, I wish I could say the weather has been phenomenal.  Unfortunately, I cannot, and the fishing has gone just like the weather here in North Dakota.  One day good, 3 days not so much.  If you want consistency, I'll guarantee you lots of wind! ...

Missouri River Fishing Report-May 10th, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report-May 10th, 2026

You know I'm getting busy when I can't remember what day it is to write a fishing report.  So I apologize for this one getting out late this week.   Fishing on the Missouri River near Bismarck is absolutely fantastic right now!  If you have kids now is...

Missouri River Fishing Report-May 3rd, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report-May 3rd, 2026

It's been an interesting week on the Missouri River.  Of course everyone knows the Big Muddy tournament was yesterday (Saturday).  This tournament for me is marks I'm nearing the end of my spring guiding.  I would love if the springs would last...

Missouri River Fishing Report- April 26th, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report- April 26th, 2026

The spawn is on.  I'm never overly excited about the spawn on the river each spring.  It always marks me nearing the end of my spring river guiding.   The one thing I'll say however, is it's definitely earlier this spring.   Not sure if thats due...

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 19th, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 19th, 2026

For some reason this spring the winter weather just doesn't want to give up her bounty.  I've fished everyday day this week except for Friday when we got 3 inches of snow and bitterly cold weather.   So what's happening out on the river?  It's been a...

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 12th, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 12th, 2026

Im so sorry I'm getting this report out later today than normal.  The guide season is in full swing and my daughters definitely keep me busy as well.  Anyway, what can I really say about the fishing on the Missouri River? Honestly, it's incredible right...

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 5th, 2026

Missouri River Fishing Report-April 5th, 2026

Happy Easter to everyone!  If you live here in North Dakota you will know what I am talking about but I think our weather has been belly up at a bar somewhere here recently.   We did get some much needed moisture this week in the form of snow.  It's...