ND Fishing Report-November 8th, 2026

Written by Mike Peluso

November 9, 2026

Things have been going well here on the river near Bismarck.  Best part now is the fish have gotten closer to town making it a lot easier to get out and enjoy. 

Lots of perfect size 18″ to 22″ inch fish in the system.  These fish are very well fed and look amazing.  Watching the electronics closely you see plenty of food out there helping this cause.  

Fish are on the move!  Lots of fish moving on the outside seems along the sandbars.  Jigs pitched downstream and worked back to the boat slowly has been the best.  

Lake Sakakawea saw a bit of a change this week.  Sounds like a turnover of sorts put the fish off a bit.  Still fish being caught but they did go into a little funk.  Things will settle in and it will get really good before Ice up! 

Not sure how long this nice fall weather is going to hold ip?  As long as it continues I will continue to offer guide trips.  If you want to get out before she freezes up get ahold of me! 

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