It’s been a week of changing weather with a little of everything up here on Sakakawea. This report may seem off to some and spot on to others.
I guess depending on what part of the lake you are on this report will seem inaccurate. This week we have seen many of the fish showing up out deeper. When I say deeper, the last few days most of the fish have come out of 32 to 45 foot of water.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be talking about walleyes in June this deep. I have a couple thoughts as to why. One, the water has been fairly warm, 68 to 72 degrees average in the portion of lake I fish. Two we have had wild weather.
No two days have been alike and that will have the fish all over the place. The last, is the water is rising fast creating a pretty strong current. All of these are playing a factor.
If the fish have been using a depth range of 18 to 25 foot, you gain 7 foot of water it appears the fish slid way deep. In all actuality, they may have slipped 10 foot deeper naturally. Add the 10 foot plus the 7 foot rise, and all of the sudden the fish are out in 35 to 40 foot.
I’m hoping with the weather stabilizing a tad here so will the fish. I’m not sure why I’m complaining really. The fishing is still really good. Just a little more work to get them to eat unlike a couple weeks ago.
