I wish I had a better fishing report from the river here near Bismarck for everyone.  To be honest, the fishing was way better two weeks ago. 

For me right now out there it feels like mid September fishing rather than mid October.  Water is still too warm and way too low.  I’m fearing both of these factors are slowing the migration.  

Another key factor I’m seeing is the river is full of food.  With low water and fewer places for the fish to be, with this much forage it makes catching fish even harder. 

I’m not totally doom and gloom quite yet.  I still feel like things are going to get going.  We just need to hope it happens before we get buried with snow.  I’ve seen that happen in the fall here more times than one wants.  

I’m still going to continue to guide if you are willing to put your grinder shoes on.  I will also continue to check on things to hopefully be on it when and if they decide to move north. 

If you want to catch fish right now your best bet is a smaller area lake and or Sakakawea up near New Town.  

If you are looking to get out yet this fall with me get ahold of me and let’s giver a go!