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Looking for fishing tips in the Bakken (ND & MT)
Posted on 3/27/18 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 3/27/18 at 9:48 pm
Recently started a new job in the O&G indistry that'll have me making monthly visits to support our assets in the Bakken. Basically western North Dakota and eastern Montana. I suspect (especially once the longer days of summer show up) that I'll have ample opportunity to chase some fish after working hours while I'm there. Does anyone have experience bank fishing these areas? I'm hopeful someone has ties up there through the industry and can point me in the right direction but I know it's a long shot...
I've already familiarized myself with the literature available through the ND G&F but was looking for some personal anecdotal suggestions. Im not picky ans would love to catch walleye, sauger, bass, yellow perch, bream or some sac-au-lait. Thanks OB!
I've already familiarized myself with the literature available through the ND G&F but was looking for some personal anecdotal suggestions. Im not picky ans would love to catch walleye, sauger, bass, yellow perch, bream or some sac-au-lait. Thanks OB!
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Posted on 3/27/18 at 9:54 pm to The Last Coco
Jealous af
Posted on 3/27/18 at 9:54 pm to The Last Coco
They frown on trot and limb lines on their creeks??
Posted on 3/27/18 at 10:20 pm to KemoSabe65
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They frown on trot and limb lines on their creeks??
Apparently.
I've got a travel spinning rod and will probably grab a travel casting rod or two here shortly and then begin developing a small tackle tray to bring with me. Maybe some jig heads from 1/16oz-3/8oz along with assorted grubs for walleye, a generous assortment of terminal tackle, soft plastics and hardbaits for bass, and then a small panfish section as well.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 9:33 am to The Last Coco
Just finished off 3 years up at Minot AFB, just a shade east of the Bakken. I freaking love North Dakota. The winters sucked, but if you love hunting and fishing and wide open country to explore then you will love it.
Walleye will be your go to, they are targeted by everyone fishing and are readily available. The big lake is Lake Sakakawea, which is absolutely massive. Just be careful because a good portion of it runs through the reservation and I am not 100% sure on what type of licenses you need from the res to fish. There are several small outfits that guide, so I would recommend going with them on a weekend just to get the feel for how they fish and then you can run with it after that.
There are smaller lakes everywhere, so you wont have any trouble finding a spot. My favorite lake was Lake Darling (it is about 20 miles straight north, northwest of Minot). You can target walleye right off the boat launches.
I don't know if you can fly fish, but there is some tremendous fishing within range in Montana.
My other advice is to buy a bow tag to deer hunt. It is damn near impossible to get a rifle deer tag, but a bow tag is over-the-counter, even for non-residents. There are plenty of very nice deer in that western Nodak area that you can target if you even halfway want to go after it.
The other piece of advice I have is to go bird hunting. I quit deer hunting and became a pheasant hunter while I was up there. The entire area around Lake Sakakawea is open land, most Army Corps land and you can easily go walk some of the most beautiful country I have ever set foot on and shoot rooster pheasants, grouse, and ducks and geese as well. The Little Missouri National Grasslands area also a good spot. It is unbelievable hunting. You don't really need a dog, you can do it on your own very easily, just have to be willing to walk.
I'd be happy to share as much as I can if you have any specific questions.
Walleye will be your go to, they are targeted by everyone fishing and are readily available. The big lake is Lake Sakakawea, which is absolutely massive. Just be careful because a good portion of it runs through the reservation and I am not 100% sure on what type of licenses you need from the res to fish. There are several small outfits that guide, so I would recommend going with them on a weekend just to get the feel for how they fish and then you can run with it after that.
There are smaller lakes everywhere, so you wont have any trouble finding a spot. My favorite lake was Lake Darling (it is about 20 miles straight north, northwest of Minot). You can target walleye right off the boat launches.
I don't know if you can fly fish, but there is some tremendous fishing within range in Montana.
My other advice is to buy a bow tag to deer hunt. It is damn near impossible to get a rifle deer tag, but a bow tag is over-the-counter, even for non-residents. There are plenty of very nice deer in that western Nodak area that you can target if you even halfway want to go after it.
The other piece of advice I have is to go bird hunting. I quit deer hunting and became a pheasant hunter while I was up there. The entire area around Lake Sakakawea is open land, most Army Corps land and you can easily go walk some of the most beautiful country I have ever set foot on and shoot rooster pheasants, grouse, and ducks and geese as well. The Little Missouri National Grasslands area also a good spot. It is unbelievable hunting. You don't really need a dog, you can do it on your own very easily, just have to be willing to walk.
I'd be happy to share as much as I can if you have any specific questions.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 9:49 am to 10MTNTiger
I agree 100% with the above statement as I have spent some time up there as well. The oilfield is a small place, I'm sure you will find friends/co-workes and locals that will be willing to help you out. The winters are brutal for sure, but it is another sportsman's paradise for sure. Last hitch was around the Stanley area and I have never seen so many hawks in my life. Really a cool sight.
Posted on 3/28/18 at 11:33 am to 10MTNTiger
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10MTNTiger
Thanks, that's awesome!
I might reach out and bump this thread from time to time as I explore what the area has to offer. Hopefully I can find someone local who will let me borrow their shotgun come hunting season. I'm really looking forward to exploring the area water bodies once the weather warms up.
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