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Lake Sakakawea Fishing Reports
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Lake Sakakawea | Van Hook Arm | New Town / "River" Area | Beulah / Douglas Bay Area | Tobacco Gardens / White Earth Bay Area | Deepwater / McKenzie Bay Area | Indian Hills / Mahto (Red Butte) Bay Area | Garrison Bay / Pick City Area | East End | Garrison Dam Intake Area | Salmon Report - Lake Sakakawea
New Town / "River" Area - Saturday, February 27, 2010
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hotbait
on 03/09/2010 5:03 PM
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fished points south of the newtown bridge, not one bite, fisked from 10 ft to 40 ft, the ice on the east side is about 20 inches thick and the ice on the west side is full auger, about 42 inches, had a great time but no fish worked 4 different areas. good luck
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Lake Sakakawea - Tuesday, March 2, 2010 | |
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I attempted to darkhouse spear the middle southside of sak on 2/2/10. Snow was a solid 18"+ and hard. Ice in spots was thicker than my auger was long(no extension with). To add insult to injury, after I finally got set up in 10' of water, I realized there was approximately 12"-18" of slush under the ice. I have never seen this before. Effort factor extremely high and results low. I have a new found appreciation for open winters.
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Lake Sakakawea - Sunday, February 28, 2010 | |
Here's a report instead of a question. Fished Cenntenial on Saturday starting at 3pm, stayed until Sunday about 1pm. Caught 2 perch although we had several schools come through on camera. Had 3 lines tangled Sunday morning no fish on. Saw one walleye on camera Sunday morning. Fished 7-10ft and 25ft. It was not worth the trouble to get the house out but I do want to thank guy from 6 MILE CORNER for coming out with the plow. He was very kind to make it easier out there for fisherman. We got stuck 3 times going out and had a beautiful road coming back thanks to him. As bad as it has been this year, I can't wait for ice to start melting. Fish should come shallower once the ice melt starts to warm it up and bring up oxygen levels.
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Lake Sakakawea - Monday, March 1, 2010 | |
Hey just wondering if anyone has a report on the wing walls yet? Wanting to try it but dont know if its any good or worth traveling a 50 miles to try it??
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New Town / "River" Area - Saturday, February 27, 2010 | |
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A buddy and I were bound and determined to get his Ice Castle on the ice. After a coupe hours of tractor time (final attempt of one hour and chains on the tractor) we blew a trail to the put off location. Lots of dang work for hardly a fish.
Started fishing at Saturday around 2:30 pm. Had bait out from then until about Sunday at 5:30. One 16 inch saugeye is all that was caught. Other than that, we had MAYBE two bites. Personally, I think the minnows just worked themselves loose from the hook after swimming for 27 ish hours straight. We set up in 38 feet of water. We were confined to just fishing one location because of the permanent but I don't know if it would have mattered. Water is crystal clear. I tested it and could see about 27 feet down. A group stopped by on Saturday night and said they didn't catch anything either. Safe to say, at least in the river portion of the lake that the bite is not hear. Ha ha, yeah well it hasn't really been there all year. Not sure what to do, head shallower into the weeds? Nah, water WAY too clear. Answer has to be deeper. But to do that properly we need to venture a little further south. Might just hang up the ice gear and wait three years. Then maybe a guy can catch a fish. Ha ha! Heck, there's always someone catching something so maybe next time will be the lottery ticket. Snow condition is fair to good. You'll have to contend with drifts at times but the average snow pack otherwise is between 6 to 10 inches. Drifts are around 14 inches. The issue is getting to the ice. This warm consistent weather will assist in all of the above. Good luck folks. On an ending note. The goal was to get the ice castle out and we accomplished that. Good times with oven, stove and forced air heater. So fishing didn't really matter. But still, dangit... |
Lake Sakakawea - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | |
Fished Cenntenial couple weeks ago, horrible conditions, horrible fishing. Got stuck, had areas of water on top of ice, the access was the equivalant of a bad prairie trail. Caught one walleye at 330am (about 20"er). Wondering if there are any other areas of Sakakawea where there is access to get a perm house out. Like garrison, douglas, steinke, camp of cross? Don't have to give up your fishing report, just want to know about access. Thanks.
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East End - Friday, February 19, 2010 | |
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Fished from Cenntenial to Douglas Bay 2/10-2/17. Fishing was very slow. Only caught one nice walleye, 20-25 small perch and 3 whitefish. Fished from 18-42 ft. Saw many walleyes on the camera, but could not get them to open their mouths. Only place for decent access was Cenntenial, with a plowed out trail. You can get off trail but tough going in some areas with 4 wheel drive. Talked to several parties and all said very slow. Hope fishing picks up when snow starts to melt.
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Lake Sakakawea - Friday, February 19, 2010 | |
Has anybody had any luck by the pump house, or any where in the South east or north east portion? How is access on the lake and is the ice safe after the talk about the release of water from fort peck? Thinking about heading to the lake tomarrow. What depth should a person try?
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Lake Sakakawea - Sunday, February 14, 2010 | |
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Could someone let me know how the fishing was, goin out fishing on thurs 18th at skunk, also was is the ice thickness can you get around w/ a truck. Also how bad are the cabins drifted in.
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Tobacco Gardens / White Earth Bay Area - Friday, February 12, 2010 | |
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Coming out from Wisconsin. Looking for walleye info. Will be out 2-22-2010 thru 2-26. Will be based out of Williston. Any info will help. CAN"T WAIT TO CHASE EYES IN ND!!!
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Lake Sakakawea - Thursday, February 4, 2010 | |
YOU GO RIGHT BELOW THE LAKE SAKAKAWEA WERE IT SAYS COVERING THE REGIONS, AN CLICK THE ONE YOU WANT TO SEE, AN THEN CLICK LARGER MAP BELOW THE MAP AN PRINT IT IF YOU WOULD LIKE.
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Lake Sakakawea - Thursday, February 4, 2010 | |
Any ideas where I can buy a real good contour map of Sakakawea
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Lake Sakakawea - Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | |
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The fishing is slow but the ice is a good 20 + inches and the snow is very easy to drive through not theres not that much of it!
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Lake Sakakawea - Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | |
Has anyone been to or heard anything about centennial? Moving from Grano, the fishing has been good, just want to change it up a little. Just curious ice thickness, snow problems, and possible fishing report on east end sakakawea, in particular. centennial. Thank you in advance.
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Lake Sakakawea - Saturday, January 2, 2010 | |
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Went out to Snake Creek pump out on Sat...fished for about 5 hours from 1200-1700. Skunked out. Fished anywhere from 40+ to 11 FOW. We moved twice along the shore looking to mark fish...didn't mark much. Talked to a guy in a sleeper house and said the only walleye action he had seen was between 0200-0800. First time fishing Sak, was planning on hitting Grano, but Ruthville was out of bait so I had to turn around and head south out of Minot. Is anyone having any luck at Snake Creek?
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