My change of scenery up here to Devils Lake definitely hasn't disappointed. However, I think if folks are fishing any of our major bodies of water like Devils, Sakakawea, Missouri River, or Lake Oahe, they are going to find unreal fishing right now. It seems all...
It's definitely hard for me to believe this is my last Missouri River fishing report until fall. For me it just never felt like we had a spring. Late ice off, muddy water, terrible weather etc just made for a frustrating time. I'm hoping Mother Nature repays us with a...
These past two weeks on the Missouri River near Bismarck have been a fast forwarded version of normal. Good friend and past Big Muddy Winner Corey Perman had to remind me that the walleyes in this system are like death and taxes. At some point they will show...
I've seen a lot of things over my 40 plus years fishing the Missouri River. Yesterdays (May 6th) Big Muddy Tournament was one for both the record books and the memory bank. This spring has been a tough one. The fish were slow to arrive. Coupled with lots of them...
Confused, frustrated, depressing are all words that can be used when you describe what is happening on the Missouri River near Bismarck right now. You could probably even throw in a couple swear words. If you have fished the river as hard and as much as I have for...
I so wish I had more news on the fishing end of things for this weeks Missouri River Fishing Report. I have news and updates, but unfortunately not much in the form of catching fish. Hopefully we are trending in that direction. The ramps are all pretty much usable up...
With the winter we had I was hoping Mother Nature would have at least given us a little break this spring. Unfortunately she has other plans. As I am writing this report the Knife River, Heart River and all the smaller tributaries are roaring. The Knife is the number...
Lots happening here in the Bismarck, North Dakota stretch of the Missouri River. As of yesterday, the ice in town has finally moved out and I would anticipate Fox Island boat ramp being opened up in a day or two. As far as my guiding is going, we are getting on the...
Well I'm glad I took a little drive up river road north of Bismarck this morning. The picture I took is of the entrance to the Wilton Boat Landing. Rumor had it they opened up the Wilton Boat Ramp. The county of Burleigh has not been in there yet. However, the city of...
I did a video update of our current situation up here on the Missouri River near Bismarck. The snow isn't melting very fast which is a good and a bad thing. If you haven't seen the video go check it on my Facebook page or my YouTube page at @mike-peluso-outdoors. We...
So as I reported earlier in the week my ice fishing for the season is closed for the year. It was a banner season on Devils Lake. Definitely the best winter I've had in the last 5 years. I'm now turning my attention to the open water. Now normally I begin guiding...
This actually might be the last ice fishing report of the season. I only have one week left on the ice. As I look outside I could probably guide on the ice well into April. This last blizzard definitely is gonna make this final week an interesting one. Access as I...
For me the ice fishing season is ticking away. I have about 2 weeks left of guiding on Devils Lake. After I'm done on the ice my attention will immediately turn to the open water north of Bismarck near the tailrace and hopefully near town early April. Until then I...
I've personally had a goofy week up here on Devils Lake. With the storm events around us it definitely caused some interruptions. One of the interruptions was clients couldn't travel in to fish. So I definitely took a hit business wise with the weather. It's all part...
If you are around my age, you will remember the commercial of the donut maker. Alarm rings, he gets up, and says time to make the donuts. Well, that's me and ice fishing right now. Not a lot has been changing yet. The conditions are pretty much the same, and the bite...
Things are getting better and also getting worse as far as the ice /slush/snow is concerned. The warmer weather has settled the snow down. It has also created the slush pockets that will eat up your side by side if you are not careful. Take your time and travel in...
Modern technology and its impact on fishing as a whole, is quickly becoming more common and in some situations, extremely controversial. I'm sure everyone reading the first sentence of this article thinks I'm talking about the fish-catching impact. Of course, it all...
We finally got reminded what a good old fashioned cold snap feels like again earlier this week. The hard freeze did firm up a few areas on the lake. My fear however is this will be a short term fix with the 10 day forecast looking pretty nice. Amazingly the fish...