Lake Oahe Fishing Guide
Lake Oahe, ND Fishing Guide
The meaning of Oahe stands for a foundation or a place to stand on. If you ask me what Oahe means, it means lots of water, cool scenery, and tons of hungry and willing walleyes!
This system is the holding pen for the Missouri Rivers walleyes during the summer months especially. All those fish we see every spring and fall up here near Bismarck, are only a small portion of what stack up by the millions in certain stretches of Lake Oahe.
Honestly, at times it can feel like every walleye in the State of North Dakota is living here. Crankbaits and bottom bouncers with spinners and slow death are the lures of choice to cover this massive flowing body of water. Another couple of hidden gems on this portion of the Missouri River are the world-class Crappies and Northern pike!
Once you arrive at Oahe you will see the beauty of this landscape and it is simply breathtaking! I would love to take bring you out on this spectacular body of water!
HONEST LAKE OAHE FISHING REPORTS
Missouri River Fishing Report-September 20th, 2026
It's that time of year for me to start probing the Missouri River near Bismarck. Waters low and boat ramp access is sketchy at best. It's going to make for an interesting fall. I'm starting up my guide trips here actually a tad earlier this year....
ND Fishing Report-September 6th, 2026
The reason I don't love to guide in September is already showing itself a little. The fish, especially on Sakakawea we become extremely difficult to catch. They do this every September for some reason. I have my philosophies on it, but it's too long...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-August 30th, 2026
Today I am super sad to report I'm done guiding on Lake Sakakawea for the 2026 season. That doesn't mean I won't go up to fish maybe here and there. Last September on the eastern portion was absolutely top notch! This season was definitely one for the...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-August 23, 2026
What an interesting week on Lake Sakakawea. Lots of things happening all at the same time. In my line of work it definitely keeps me on my toes. The fish have decided to go deep! Or have they? I'll get to this in a minute. Of course if you...
Devils Lake Fishing Report- August 16th, 2026
Most of this week was spent up on Devils Lake guiding. I know Devils has gotten a bad rap as of late. I do think it a tad unfair to catagorize it this way. I touched on it a bit in last weeks report, but I'll touch on it again. The fish you...
ND Fishing Report-August 9th, 2026
It's been a tale of two lakes this week for me. My first half started up on Sakakawea where things just continue to buzz with great fishing. My second half was spent on Devils Lake. It's definitely not fair to compare the two lakes at this...