Sorry I’ve been slacking a little here as of late on the fishing reports.  For me I haven’t had a chance to really get out ice fishing or open water fishing the past couple weeks.  

Hockey season is just about done for me, and with our recent snow falls it slowed our progress to get the river opened up.  The 10 day forecast however looks promising!

If history repeats itself, the river near Bismarck should be open around the 15th of March give or take a few days.  For me I’m more excited for the river to open up for multiple reasons.  

Last seasons guiding was cut short for me due to my health issues.  Along with my health issues that forced me to take a different job this winter pulling me away from full time ice guiding.  This has restored my anticipation to get back to the daily grind! 

In case you haven’t heard, we have a new pending State Record Perch caught up on Devils Lake this weekend.  A record that has held strong since the early 80’s.  I figured there had to be at least one record breaker in Devils Lake!  Pretty cool to say the least! 

As for me, I’m getting gear, boats, tackle etc ready for the open water season.  I’ve opened up river dates starting April 1st if you want to get in on some early spring time action! If do get ahold of me.  

I’ll be monitoring the ice here on the river and will report on that here as it gets closer to go time!