Things are developing slower than what I hoped here so far this fall on the Missouri River near Bismarck.

We just are not seeing those magical water temps with the abnormally warm temperatures we are experiencing. My hope is with the shorter days and cooler nights we will get there.

If you just like to catch fish, the river isn’t bad that way. If you are looking for walleyes only, that has been a grind. Everyday I’ve been out so far has been different. There have been a few really nice fish caught just not an over abundance of them.

Jigs and minnows have been what I’ve been using. My jig supply has taken a beaten this past week with all the northern pike, gar and catfish. Like I said if you just like catching fish that is definitely happening.

I have only a couple opens left towards the end of February but will continue to guide through November if weather is permitting.