I wish I had a better report for everyone. I know since the cold snap we have experienced up here in North Dakota the fishing has definitely gotten tougher, especially if you want to catch perch. The walleyes however have been saving the day…somewhat. It seems like...
Tough, tough, and more tough is how it's been up here on Devils Lake. This cold snap we received definitely has made things a bit on the difficult side, especially on us guides. We are catching fish, but we are not catching the numbers we would like to see right now...
So this is kinda like my hockey playing and coaching days. You are on a hot streak or in this case catching fish. Have to go on break, and try and pick up where you left off. Never seems to happen right away. Same story holds true up here on Devils Lake right now...
Fishing or I should say ice fishing, is in full force now up here in the Dakotas. Great ice and good fishing is definitely been the word on the street. For us as guides up on Devils Lake things have been good. For the most part we have been able to access everything...
Ice conditions across the entire state are definitely shaping up a lot better than last season. So far where I have been I'm seeing anywhere from 8 to 13 inches. Of course this is only where I have been so don't take that as gospel across the entire state of North...
So I guess it's time to dive into the ice fishing/ice reports. Hard to believe it's here already. As most of you already know, most of my reports are centered around Devils Lake. I will touch on a few things I know for now, and a little that I know outside of Devils...
I knew winter was coming but I was sure hoping it would hold off a little longer than it did. Just like every year we all know it's coming and now here we are. The last couple of weeks on the river however were shaping up to be another epic fall! We were seeing 40 to...
Hard to believe that my open water 2024 guide season is just about over. I have only a couple more trips planned and im definitely going to miss it. I want to say thanks to everyone who I was able to spend time in the boat with this summer. It sure was another banner...
I spoke about this on my weekly radio show here this week. We have a huge forage run happening right now on the river near Bismarck. This has created a little bit of difficulty in getting the fish to bite. We are getting them to eat but it's taking a bit of coaxing to...
The bite on the river near Bismarck keeps improving every day! There's definitely a lot more fish the further south you go. We've also spotted some really big ones making their way upriver. This past week, jigs and minnows have been the most effective for us. Don't be...
Well, things have definitely picked up here the last week or so up here on the Missouri River near Bismarck. We are starting to see more and more fish making their way up river. We are actually starting to see fish in town now so you don't necessarily have to drive...
Sorry I'm getting this report out a tad later this Sunday, but I wanted to wait until after todays guide trip to give you as up to date report as I possibly could. Today for the first time all fall I saw signs of what should be a good late fall run here on the river...
I definitely can't remember the last time I've watched water temps actually climb in the month of October? Unfortunately this week that's exactly what has been happening on the river near and south of Bismarck. Early in the week the fishing was showing signs of what...
Things are developing slower than what I hoped here so far this fall on the Missouri River near Bismarck. We just are not seeing those magical water temps with the abnormally warm temperatures we are experiencing. My hope is with the shorter days and cooler nights we...
Sorry I'm getting this report up here a little later today this Sunday. I was pulling a little double time this week with fishing and coaching hockey. Last week was a week filled with wind, pre fishing, and the big muddy fall tournament. This week it was a chance to...
What a week on the Mighty Missouri River. Lots of wind, dropping water levels, shifting channels the list could go on and on. The fishing definitely isn't red hot on the river yet. Things may be delayed a bit after the recent cut in flows out of the garrison tailrace,...
Lots starting to happen around our great state of North Dakota. We are still a little on the warm side yet, but that will change soon enough. Not sure when exactly they are going to cut the flows on our river here near Bismarck. I'm sure it's any day now. It is...
Things are just starting to change across the state of North Dakota. We are nearing what I like to call the fall Rocktober. This is definitely the time of year it's really hard to choose what a person wants to do. For me, my first choice is still a rod and reel. I'll...