Unsettled weather continued across the area this past week, but plenty of people were heading north and ended up with some really nice walleyes. The Missouri River continues to be inconsistent – the better bite
People who went out had to go north due to the flood and actually had productive trips. Check out where they were biting and what they were using.
Wetland conditions across large portions of the Prairie Pothole Region in North Dakota and South Dakota are vastly improved since the end of winter, thanks to weeks of steady precipitation going back to early April.<br
With even warmer weather, the bite has become a bit more consistent in most areas. However, with the warmer water temps, the crappie and pike bite has tapered off somewhat. Presentations are also starting to
The continuation of a more stable weather pattern has definitely helped in turning on the bite on area lakes.
The Missouri River is better the further north you go, and the Platte/Pickstown areas are showing signs of improving.
Many walleyes are being caught in a number of post-spawn ways, including trolling with crankbaits and using jigs and swimbaits.
Longtime educator, former state legislator, and passionate outdoors advocate Jan Nicolay died last Saturday, May 18. Nicolay, 82, died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her death marks the loss of a significant voice for
Mixed fishing success continued this past weekend. The walleye bite was definitely better on the Missouri River and on lakes in the northeast as opposed to in the southeast.
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