Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report – Week of June 11

Tom proudly displays his successful catch of walleyes, reaching the fishing limit for the day.

It’s been a grind out there this past week on Lake Sakakawea. Water temps have been hanging in that stubborn 55–60° range, and we’re still waiting on a stretch of warm, stable weather to kick the bite into high gear.

Last Sunday brought some serious wind—muddying up a lot of the water and making for some tough visibility. That’s definitely had an impact on where the fish are holding and how aggressive they’ve been.

Three happy anglers proudly display their catch of the day, showcasing a successful fishing trip beside a boat and a table full of fresh fish.

Connie proudly displays her impressive catch: a large walleye caught during a sunny day on the water.

Lincoln proudly admires the smallmouth bass he caught while enjoying a day on the dock.

A proud moment for Mark and Cindy as they showcase their impressive catch of fish lined up on the cleaning station.

A successful day on the water: proudly holding a freshly caught walleye.

A successful day on the water: Cindy proudly displays her impressive walleye catch.

That said, the key right now is mobility. Don’t be afraid to bounce around—fish are still scattered and you’ve got to stay on the move to find them. Some days we’re picking them off in 10 feet, other days we’re sliding deeper to 20+. It’s been a mixed bag, and every spot seems to fish a little different depending on clarity, wind direction, and sun. Minnows, Crawlers, & leeches have all caught fish with minnows being the best consistently. Jigs and rigs and even a few crankbaits are catching fish.

Rhonda's catch

Best advice? Keep your head in the game and keep moving. When it turns on (and it will), it’s going to get good fast.

A proud moment for Mark as he displays his latest catch during a peaceful day on the water.

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