Lake Sakakawea Fishing Guide
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Guide
Lake Sakakawea is 178 miles long with an average 6 miles wide of big walleye producing potential!
I grew up fishing this massive reservoir and my love for it has only gotten stronger. With over 30 years of experience on this lake, it still remains exciting and mysterious.
The Big Lake was famed in the early 80’s as a whopper producer with many fish over 8 pounds caught. It’s on its way back to the “Good old Days” and with new rules in place with the Army Corp of Engineers, the lake will remain in good shape for many years to come.
This massive body of water is loaded with smelt, in walleye terms, Prime Rib! These walleyes are feasting heavily on this forage, and they are growing fast. The best part of fishing Lake Sakakawea is all the different ways you can try and catch them. Pitching jigs shallow is an angler’s favorite for the early portion of the season. Once the water warms up a little, guys will start chasing these golden beauties with a bottom bouncer and slow death or Lindy Rigs.
Another transition happens and deep running crankbaits and jig raps become the go-to bait! This body of water goes super strong from ice-out until ice up and it also does well in the winter! Get a hold of me today and book a trip on one of the top walleye producing lakes in the country!
Honest Lake Sakakawea Fishing Reports
Lake Sakakawea Fishibg Report-August 7th, 2022
Being back on Sakakawea has been fun! Honestly for me, I love being able to guide on both of North Dakota's big bodies of water this time of year. It keeps you on your toes and I feel I'm a better guide because of it! No time to get complacent. The fish are moving...
Mid Week Fishing Report- August 3rd, 2022
Back on Sakakawea this week certainly isn't a let down. This lake has been on fire since the very beginning this year and hasn't let up a bit. The fish are moving around some. You can still find some really nice fish up shallow. Just need to be a tad more patient with...
Mid Week Devils Lake Fishing Report-July 27th, 2022
So I've been up on Devils Lake now for over a week. Lots of different weather, a couple more bug hatches, and a really strong walleye bite. I get asked to compare or I get asked what lake is better? Totally not a fair question to ask. I just tell folks they are both...
Devils Lake Fishing Report-July 24th, 2022
I reluctantly left Lake Sakakawea earlier this week to travel east to Devils Lake. All the Rage (no pun intended) lol has been on how good the fishing has been on both bodies of water. I'm here to tell you Devils Lake is holding its own. Both bodies of water have been...
Mid Week Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 20th, 2022
If Lake Sakakawea was a movie, I think we could call it Groundhogs Day. Nothing has changed really with the mood of the fish. They are still eating! They are a bit more scattered as far as depth is concerned. Some days it just doesn't matter, but the bulk of the...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 17th, 2022
Not much has changed up here on Lake Sakakawea. The bite at times is absolutely insane for both numbers and quality. The fish on days have been trending deeper 16' to 20' but if wind and water clarity are right fish can still be had up shallow (under 10') but don't...
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