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...
This report is a closer to Sakakawea and a briefing of the Missouri River near Bismarck. Lake Sakakawea is definitely still producing some really nice fish! We found early on the fish were in the deeper water. Forcing us to keep what we caught and stop fishing. We did...
Made the voyage back over to Lake Sakakawea this week. Fishing has been ok…not lights out but decent. Maybe a skewed perspective, especially how spoiled I've been this summer up here since early June. He fish have definitely moved out deep. I'm sure you'll start...
Last report from Devils Lake until ice fishing season here. I'll be headed back to Sakakawea for the last little bit of August and into September. After that it will be river time! Well, the bug hatch we had last week is finally wearing off. The fish have definitely...
I've split my time again this week on both Sakakawea and Devils Lake. Lots going on with the change in weather and a massive bug hatch on Devils Lake. I'll start with Devils Lake. The bite has been fairly tough and very inconsistent the last 4 or 5 days. Water temps...
Lots to talk about in this week's fishing report. Fished both Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea. Also, the NWT and Casino Cup tournaments were held on Sakakawea and plenty to talk about there. First part of this report I'll talk Devils Lake. Fish are biting! We did have...
So my report is obviously again from both Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea. I was/am fortunate enough to have fished both of these bodies of water this past week. The following week will be the same. I'll start with Sakakawea. Lots of fish! Maybe on the tad smaller size...