Bismarck-Mandan 2011 Fishing Tournaments Set the Tone

Winter has been long; too long for even those who like the winter season! The good news is that it’s March, and sooner rather than later Mother Nature will be forced to release her frigid grip. When she does, the rivers, lakes and ponds will once again be open for springtime walleye and pike fishing. Simply put, it will be a special time for North Dakota and visiting anglers.

North Dakota spring fishing has become a fisherman’s dream, with the world-class fishing the Missouri River offers stretching from Riverdale, ND through Bismarck-Mandan and on into South Dakota. Bismarck sits perhaps dead center in some of the greatest spring fishing in the entire nation, with strong year-classes of eager plump walleye providing great catches for all anglers.

For the angler seeking a little friendly competition, several competitive and lucrative walleye fishing tournaments are held on the Missouri River each spring. Some of the most popular Missouri River spring walleye tournaments are:

Tourney / Sponsor	Location	Date	Contact	Number
Teen Challenge	Missouri River Graners Bottom	April 30, 2011	Matt Voorhees	701-667-2131
Big Muddy WAE Classic	Missouri River Marina Bay	May 7, 2011	Todd Eckroth	701-391-3953
BisMan Reel & Rec	Missouri River Graners Bottom	May 21, 2011	Sheri Sayler	701-250-8147
Little’s Bar & Grill	Missouri River Tailrace	June 4, 2011	Lee Little	701-870-1429

The tournaments are enjoyed by both anglers and spectators alike, while being accommodated by each tournament’s host. The cities of Bismarck and Mandan each provide top notch accommodations, including hotels, marinas, other facilities and bars/restaurants.

For more North Dakota fishing tournament dates or Bismarck and Mandan accommodations, follow the respective links below:

Bismarck and Mandan’s Fishing Trip Planner

Bismarck and Mandan Accommodations