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 (east end) Fishing Report-August 8th, 2019
My travels have now taken me back to Lake Sakakawea to guide. Except this time I choose to stay a bit closer to home and fish the “Eastern Edge of the Big Lake.” I have to be honest with you, I kind of neglect this end of the lake. It seems to always be a bit harder...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-August 1st, 2019
I promised a Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report after my last Devils Lake Report. I just spent the last 3 days on the Van Hook Arm. This has been my favorite place to fish since the mid 80’s. The stories I could tell about making day trips to Parshall with a 4 cylinder...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 23rd, 2010
So I’m not sure where I should start on my fishing report today? I’ve been on Devils Lake, Lake Sakakawea, and also the Missouri River System/Tailrace all in the same weeK, but since the ND Governors Cup just got over and the Dakota Walleye Classic is this coming...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 18th, 2019
I’m back on my home turf of Lake Sakakawea and let me tell you, I love being home! Well, kind of. I do have to admit Devils Lake has been extremely kind to me so far, but Sak just gets my juices flowing and my excitement rises every hump, point, flat I graph. The word...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 7th, 2019
I apologize for a few missing days on the fishing reports. I have been somewhat off the grid while staying at the beautiful Indian Hills Resort west of Garrison, ND. I have to admit, it’s kinda nice not having cell service and putting the phones and iPads down for a...
Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report-July 1st, 2019
What does Lake Sakakawea and a toilet bowl have in common right now? Well, it’s simple swirling water. If you have been on Sakakawea lately and think your trolling motor seems to be working harder than normal going certain directions you are correct. The water is...
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