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-October 4th, 2026
Just like the weather beacon in Bismarck when it's green. No change foreseen at the moment on the river near Bismarck. Are there fish being caught? Yes! If you are willing to travel a little and get your grinder gear on. Patience is a...
Missouri River Fishing Report-September 27th, 2026
The water is low and we don't have many usable ramps on the Missouri River near Bismarck right now. However, this doesn't mean we stop fishing. Like always we figure out ways and places to get boats in the water. When you do get out there the water...
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...