Western Lake Sakakawea Fishing Report – August 5th

More rollercoaster weather? You bet. But even with the changing conditions, the bite on Lake Sakakawea remains solid—especially for those who stay adaptable and trust their electronics.

Yes, we know... we say it a lot—but it’s the truth: fish are here one day and gone the next, and your electronics are your best friend. We’re still seeing good numbers of walleyes, but finding them means being willing to move, scan, and adjust.

Crawlers and leeches continue to produce (if you can still get your hands on leeches—it’s about that time of year when supply gets tight). Crankbaits are also doing damage, especially when fish are suspended or roaming.

Depths have been all over the board—we’re catching fish in as shallow as 6 feet and as deep as 30, sometimes both on the same day! Early morning might bring shallow bites, with fish sliding deeper as the sun climbs. Again, not the most helpful answer, but it reinforces how critical it is to pay attention to your sonar and change things up if you’re marking fish but not getting bites.

Bottom line: the fish are there, and the bite is still strong for anglers willing to stay mobile and read the lake.

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Let’s get you on the water while the summer bite is hot!