Missouri River Guide Service
( Bismarck, North Dakota )
Bismarck, ND Fishing Guide
The State Record Walleye was caught on this stretch of river in 2021, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it is broken a few more times right here in the very near future!
Spring and fall are the best times of the year with ice out averaging mid to late March. The spring run will begin right at ice-out, and remains strong into early June! For you guys looking to dust off the winter open water rust because your state is closed, look no further! You will have a chance at a fish of a lifetime right around the city limits of Bismarck! We’re a local Bismarck, ND fishing guide, who travels from the tailrace by Lake Sakakawea, all the way to the south end by Hazelton.
The Missouri River is no place to mess around however with lots of obstacles in the road such as sandbars, logs, rocks, and other debris. This is where my 40 plus years of fishing this system helps me read and stay on top of things on this constantly changing Missouri river system.
The fish will begin to taper off and head back down into Lake Oahe as the spawn ends and the water temps begin to rise. Expect these toothy critters to start showing back up near town (Bismarck, ND) in late September. Lures of choice are mostly jigs tipped with minnows or plastic in the spring and fall. Pitching shallow sandbars is my favorite tactic in early spring with vertical jigging in the fall. Let me tell you this is so addictive!
Good numbers of fish are caught with a chance at a trophy walleye especially early spring. Coming to fish with me on the Missouri River near Bismarck also gives you an opportunity to take in Bismarck’s other attractions. Hawk Tree Golf course and the States Capital just to name a couple.
Honest Missouri River in North Dakota Fishing Reports
Devils Lake Fishing Report & More-Feb. 14th, 2020
I know it’s hard to believe but I’m closing in on the end of the ice fishing season up here on Devils Lake. As I write this report I’m one month and a day away from my last trip on the hard stuff. It’s been a good first full time winter for me. I’ve learned a ton...
Ice Fishing Report-February 4th, 2020
So I’ve been a little slower than usual on writing a fishing report. One reason is I’ve been grinding hard guiding, another reason would be the fishing has been pretty tough. I’m going to write this report on Devils Lake. I do have a few reports from some others areas...
ND Fishing Report-Nov. 24th, 2019
Well, now I kinda feel like my fishing reports are a broken record. My last report we were talking about early ice and things should be ramping up with our cooler temps we were getting. All that has been briefly put on hold. I think however my start date up at Devils...
ND Ice Fishing Report-Nov. 13th, 2019
So the million dollar question for the next month is how thick is the ice? To be honest the answer right now for everyone and everywhere, is it is not thick enough! I know I am supposed to be this big tough old hockey player, but no one is tough enough when it comes...
Ice Fishing Report-November 6th, 2019
We are certainly closing in on ice fishing and rumors have it even a few people have ventured out. For me, I’m not quite that fired up to walk out on a couple inches of ice. I will however keep everyone informed on ice conditions as I find them or others report to me....
ND Fishing Report-November 2nd, 2019
So we are closing in on the end of the open water season. I’m not gonna put the boat away in hopes of a late push of nice weather. I hope it’s not just wishful thinking. So I have been all over the place this past week. Devils Lake was phenomenal! We spent the day...
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