Even catching some salmon up in this part of the lake this one was caught July 5th and went 14.5lbs. Have seen a dozen more in the last week or so that were in the 6 to 10 pound range.

We caught this one in 35 feet of water trolling for larger walleyes. Thought we had a tree lol

sorry about taking so long to post a new one on here. Been very busy. Last week took groups out five out of six days we had all our fish by noon everyday. ranging from 16.5 inches upto 23 inches. The fishing is the best ive seen in many years. I dont see it declining anytime in the near future either.

Jim' Stringer

Jim Wiekamp sent us this photo of his stringer of walleye. He reports that they were caught near Fine Weather Draw in the Cheyenne on June 5th. Thanks Jim.

Chris B 8lbs 4oz

the fishing has really picked up this week in the river... lots of limits being caught, with some big fish still coming in. The main lake is still slow but should be getting better here in the next week or so.

After many days of unsuccessful fishing on lake Oahe I decided to go below the dam on Sunday. The fishing was ok, if he didn't mind the 10,000 boats that were out. We caught I'm guessing 20 to 30 walleye and were able to keep 8 of those. Fished from the bridges to farm island.

Got up yesterday and started to do some work outside here, the weather was just to nice decided to go fishing again on the main lake. So glad that I did. Went into the mouth a little ways and started pitching jigs to shore. Third cast picked up an 8 lbs walleye. and was catching smallies like no other. Drifted a little farther and picked up a 17 inch walleye on my dead poll in 10 feet of water.

Decided to move to a different spot did the same things and the action slowed way down. Was heading back to pike haven and decided to troll some crank baits, for a few min. Glad I did. I did this for one hour and in that hour caught another 8lbs 3 oz one and also caught a 24 inch and 2 that were just a hair over 22. Was pulling the baits in 15 to 20 feet of water.

Went out yesterday souly looking for walleyes.. I was able to make the run to fishgut about 15 miles into the chy. river. The water was warmer up there approaching 51, but the water was very very muddy. I then went down river towards the mouth the water cleared up some but was colder 48 degrees. Finding out that the weeds run all the way out to 20 feet and is making it difficult to fish normal ways. I also used the aquaview through out the whole day, only saw one walleye with it, he was buried into the weeds could not get him to bite anything. I fished all day all over the lake and didnt get a single bite. I tried slip bobbers, jigs with minnows and or gulp, and I tried crankbaits aswell. On the main lake and back in the bays.

I am going out again tomorrow and will try around the bend to the north alittle ways hoping the water will be a little clearer.

fishing

the fishing on lower lake oahe is still real slow for all types of fish. water coming out of the chy. river is very dirty aswell. The water temp in the main lake is 44 degrees. back in the bays when the sun comes out it can reach close to 50.

Pike fishing

Went out today right after lunch fished for 5 hours or so. We caught one northren that weighed around 10 lbs. and lost one other one. Had lines from 7 feet of water out to 20 feet. Water temp was 43 degrees.

Northern Pike Fishing - No Luck Today

Two of us spent the afternoon looking for some wandering Northern Pike. Finally the weather was decent and we were able to get on the water. We tried Agency Bay and Mail Shack Creek, but to no avail. Not even a nibble. Heads up, with the higher water level, you find a lot of weeds and brush in the water along the shorelines. Bring some slip bobbers.

Ice Out Lake Oahe

The storm has passed, leaving a little snow, frozen ground and a thawed lake.
Lake Oahe is open, at least from the dam to the Cheyenne River. Let the fishing begin. Although, its a little cold and windy right now.

Ice Update

Over the weekend we did not get rain, but warm temps and steady winds did open more shoreline areas. Today we saw some back bays with enough open water to fish. Strong north winds are moving the ice sheet around pretty good. The forecast is for rain, snow and cold temps for the next 3 days. We will check it again on Thursday.

Pheasant Population

Just a short word on how the pheasants have wintered in the area. They apear to have done very well. We attempted a casual road count the other day and gave up after 350 some in just a few miles of driving.

Lake Thaw Report

Lake Oahe is still covered with ice in this area. We see a few feet of open water along much of the shoreline. The ice is very dark, but we are unsure how thick it might be.

The forecast is for rain on Sunday and Monday. That could bring about a dramatic change. We will keep you posted.