Sorry once again I'm a day late on this report. Been crazy hectic trying to get the ice fishing season rolling. Not to mention working on things for Ice Fishing Central. They have launched the walleye and panfish rods and I'm super excited. As far as the ice fishing...
It's hard to believe it's the ending to the open water 2023 season. What started slow with snow and the river still being froze and the big muddy holding up to her name. Ended on the highest of highs! Ive never seen a fall like this one on the Missouri River! I was...
I have to apologize for this weeks fishing report being a day late. It was my oldest daughters birthday yesterday and the day just slipped away from me. Anyway, not much has changed in the way of fishing the open water near Bismarck on the Missouri River. It's been a...
We are really in a bind right now with this weather. Not cold enough to get the larger waters froze. We definitely need sone cold weather so we can kick off the ice fishing guide season. However, I do know of a few guys that have been venturing out on smaller waters....
This extremely nice weather the last couple of weeks sure can change one's attitude. I was pretty optimistic after the first snowstorm that we would get to fish again, and fish we have! Ever since I was a young boy I looked forward to late fall fishing. Many of those...
It's amazing to me how this weather has straightened out and given us a chance to fish the Missouri River again. It was doom and gloom a couple weeks ago and now it looks like we will at least make the end of November. Just like I've been saying all fall long. The...
Well, the good news is I actually got out in a boat a few times this week. The bad news was it wasn't that nice out. However, this next week's forecast is looking promising. I was hoping the fish had moved into the river better with the layoff. That did not happen...
Unfortunately with the latest weather we just received up here in North Dakota, fishing has taken a back seat for a few days. I'm hoping things warm up enough here to get the most back in the river. Before the snow this week fishing was pretty solid. We weren't...
The weather forecast for the next 10 days has me a little depressed. It's looking like my open water days are coming to an end. Most of my fishing time has been spent on the Missouri River near Bismarck. Hopefully I'll get a few more days in yet? The fishing on the...
What a start to fall fishing so far here in North Dakota! It really doesn't seem to matter where you are fishing, the fishing has been fantastic! Now obviously not all bodies of water are created equal. Some just have better potential than others. For me personally...
We have been waiting for fall to show up and I think it's finally kinda showing itself? Cooler temps, a little frost, and wind has definitely been on this weeks menu for weather. The fishing here locally has stayed about the same. You can definitely catch a few fish....
Sorry this report is getting out a little later than normal. I took my daughters out for the youth pheasant (no luck) and totally lost track of the day. Anyway, we have lots going on...kinda. First things first. If you haven't noticed the Missouri River lately, it...
It's been quite the week up here on Lake Sakakawea. If you are a duck it would have been awesome. Lots of wind and rain, but amazingly enough the walleyes still bit…kind of. Blue collar, grind, leather ass are just a few terms I could use to explain the bite on...
My lake days on both Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea are slowly winding down. I still have the rest of September booked, but mostly Sakakawea before I drop down to the river near Bismarck for October and November, weather permitting. We did have a great first half of...
If you have been paying attention to the recent NWT Championship held up here on Devils Lake, I'm sure it opened a few eyes. The weights these guys caught were incredible! Devils Lake proves once again why it's one of the top walleye fisheries in the country. Let's be...
Like most years, I usually take a couple day break over my birthday (September 2nd) to recharge my batteries and my boat batteries. This year has been a busy season no doubt. It has also been probably one of the best years fishing wise I have seen. I know we had a...
It's hard to believe we are already at the beginning of school and football season. Summer buzzed by us way too quickly here. I still have quite a few days left here of guiding on both Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea, so here it...
It's been a great week up here on Devils Lake. We have caught lots of fish and they are ranging in every size imaginable! The lake is healthy with small fish and a nice mix of bigger fish. The combination of good spawning and good management of the system just keeps...