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...
I'm sorry this report is coming at you a little late today. Kinda been a road warrior since leaving Devils Lake to get to Sakakawea. First thing I want to do is congratulate everyone who participated in the ND Governors Cup on the east end of the big lake. Sounded...
The next two weeks after this report will be combo reports for both Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea. I've been on Sakakawea the last 30 days and now my back and forths between the two lakes begins. What's happening on Sakakawea? Well, it finally lit on fire! Water...
Lake Sakakawea is definitely one of my favorite places in world to fish. I've been fortunate enough to have spent well over 40 years learning its habits etc. This season has definitely been the exception. I've learned more about her this summer so far than most...
Once again lots of change happening up here on Sakakawea. All of the change has been a great thing however! Lots of fresh mountain runoff has been pouring into the lake. What a blessing considering we weren't supposed to get much of a ride this summer. We have way...
Is it finally here? Summer that is. We have gotten a couple warm days in a row and the water temps are climbing out of the 50's and hitting the 60's which is actually still really cold for this time of year. Since my return to Lake Sakakawea, things have been really...
I've split my time this week between Devils Lake and Lake Sakakawea. I'd say fishing has been good on both, but I still feel like we are a little off from a rockstar bite on both., Devils Lake proved itself as a top walleye fishery this week casting shallow cranks....
Now I'm definitely starting to sound like a broken record. Wind, windy, hurricane, more wind has been the story of this week. I'm honestly getting super tired of it, I ain't gonna lie. So I'll start with Devils Lake. This will be my last Devils Lake inside scoop for...
These North Dakota winds and cooler temperatures have playing havoc on Devils Lake. The water temps just won't warm up to get these on the feed. The story has been you can see a lot of fish on the electronics, but they are very difficult to get the to feed for...
I figured I would wait to put this weeks fishing report out until after the holiday. Hopefully everyone thanked a veteran for their service and everyone was out enjoying time on the water and with family. This is a North Dakota fishing report in general from the Big 3...
Well since we got cancelled my first day back up on Devils Lake I have only one day on the water for myself to report on. My first observation was the water up here is extremely clean. I mean gin clear in areas. My guess it won't last long, but for now at least for me...
Sorry this report is a day late. Been traveling to get my boat wrapped down here in Minnesota so been burning the midnight oil. Super excited to reveal the new look for Mike Peluso Outdoors & Guide Service. Anyway, my days are numbered here on the river...
Big Muddy Week has come and gone. It's always a bittersweet time for the Missouri River spring fishing. Things really slow down traffic wise for fishermen usually after the big muddy. For me it marks my days are numbered for the spring guiding on the river. Not that...