I have to apologize for this weeks fishing report being a day late. It was my oldest daughters birthday yesterday and the day just slipped away from me.

Anyway, not much has changed in the way of fishing the open water near Bismarck on the Missouri River. It’s been a fall to remember that’s for sure.

If this fall is any indication of what will happen this spring…it’s going to epic! I have never in my 45 plus years fishing this river seen the amount of fish in the 14 to 20 inch range in my life. It’s been absolutely crazy at times.

I have 3 more open water guide trips left for 2023 this week and I promise I will start reporting on the ice fishing. Hopefully.

Speaking of ice fishing, a few are venturing out on this ice in areas across North Dakota. At the moment it is not safe for clients so we are backing off our trips for this week. I will reevaluate after the weekend.

Until the weekend it’s gonna be hook sets galore!