name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Thursday April 15, 2010
Time: 09:40:35 AM

Red_River

27.37 We are below flood stage. We are hopeing that by the following weekend we can be on the river. We just have to get the city down there to clean the ramp but we will be calling them Mon morning to get this done.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Tuesday March 30, 2010
Time: 08:27:17 PM

Red_River

River levels are dropping here in town are are just about at 41 feet right now. We should be able to get a boat on the water as soon as the levels hit the 25 foot mark. That is if we can get the city down to clean the ramp off. Will keep everyone posted as to when the ramps will open here in town.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Thursday March 11, 2010
Time: 07:37:37 PM

Red_River

Well, the water is just starting to show up on top of the ice and the ice looks to be getting softer by the day. Lets just hope for a good slow melt so we don't have to worry about major flooding in the vally.

I for one am dieing to get back on the river this summer. If last summer has any sign to how this summer is going to be watch out. I will do my best to let everyone know when the ramps are open here in Grand Forks. Until then stay dry.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday January 27, 2010
Time: 10:19:28 PM

Red_River

Well the river is no where fishable with a boat this time of year but that doesn't get me thinking about this coming summer and the great outlook I have. Last summer was the one of the best years I had on record. This spring can only be better, why becasue the rule the past years ago withthe daily limit of only one cat over 24". I myself would like to see that rule changed again to no fish over 24". That would only help this great river and protect these fish even more. If any of you have any questions regarding the river and fishing please feel free to email or call me. Have a great 2010 and good fishing to all, and be safe.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday September 02, 2009
Time: 10:21:04 AM

Red_River

The fall bite is in full swing and the kitties are building up for the long winter. Frogs are a good bet right now along with fresh cut sucker. The fall walleye bite will soon be here as well so be ready for that with small minows on a light jig.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Monday June 08, 2009
Time: 09:17:37 AM

Red_River

The Cats are in the normal spring pattern, EAT EAT EAT. We were out Sat and landed 15 cats with only two being under 14 pounds and the largest topping the scale at 25 pounds. From the fifthteen we landed 5 were over 20 pounds. Fish are holding along current breaks and seem to be baiting best on fresh cut sucker.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Thursday April 23, 2009
Time: 10:38:41 AM

Red_River

River is at 40.91, This is going to be one of the longest spring I can remember. There is just so much water North that it is going to be sometime before the river is safe enough to get onto. I will keep you all posted on when that me be. If you looking for a safe height look somewhere around 24 to 26 feet and I myself will be itching to get fishing this spring.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday April 15, 2009
Time: 05:26:06 PM

Red_River

The river is at 43.75 and falling. We need it to drop another 20 ft or so before it is safe enough for boat traffic. Remember to be safe this spring and enjoy the water.

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name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Thursday March 12, 2009
Time: 08:58:57 AM

Red_River

Well with the lastest storm that just went through it might be a little bit longer before we can get on the river. They are saying there is a 50% chance on major flooding this spring in the Grand Forks area. This will not hurt the fishing at all, but it will only delay use getting on the river with safe water conditions. I'll will keep you all posted as to when the river is safe to operate on.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Tuesday January 13, 2009
Time: 10:15:25 AM

Red_River

With winter at the half way point I got the itch. Come on soft water, those spring time cats are the greatest in the world. And enjoying evenings on the river with great company, it just doesn't get any better. Looking forward to a great summer on the Red River of The North.

If I can help anyone with questions, feel free to eamil me.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Brandon
city: West Fargo
Lake: Jamestown Reservoir
Date: Friday November 14, 2008
Time: 09:15:28 PM

Jamestown

Hey there fishermen- I'm pretty new to the area and I was wondering if Lake Ashtabula, Jamestown Reservoir, and Brewer Lake have roads and stuff plowed in the winter for ice Fishing? I know its only November, but I've got the itch already. Just doing a little scouting. thanks

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday August 13, 2008
Time: 09:27:32 AM

Red_River

Fishing is still hot but you have to be able to move to find the active fish. Fish seem to be holding in deeper water close to or around snags. Cut sucker seem to be the bait of choice still but frogs could get hot anytime soon.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: mr. chang
city: twin city
Lake: Lake Ashtabula
Date: Thursday July 03, 2008
Time: 05:35:58 PM

Jamestown

hey all fisherman around that area, im comming in mid july, where is the best place 4 silver bass

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Friday May 16, 2008
Time: 12:51:50 AM

Red_River

Fishing is hot to say the least. Catches of over 40 fish in a three hour tri with 3 over 2olbs and happening. The Red is hot right now and its time to be fishing.

Kent Hollands www.trophycatadventures.com

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Monday April 28, 2008
Time: 10:30:42 PM

Red_River

The river is back within her banks and fishing is just starting to improve. Fishing should only improve as the water temps raise. Boat safe and good fishing. Reports will be coming.

Kent Hollands www.trophycatadventures.com

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Canada
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday January 02, 2008
Time: 09:01:00 PM

Red_River

Reports of ten to 14 pound walleye are starting to come in. If your looking for your trophy walleye Selkirk is the place to head to. Give Stu at Cats on the Red a call I'm sure he would be able to help you out.

name: walleye 2
city: Jamestown
Lake: Pipestem Reservoir
Date: Wednesday December 19, 2007
Time: 03:40:45 PM

Jamestown

Great Fishing! Say hi to Walleye as he wants to fish it by himself!

name: walleye 2
city: Jamestown
Lake: Pipestem Reservoir
Date: Wednesday December 19, 2007
Time: 03:38:27 PM

Jamestown

Great Fishing! Say hi to Walleye as he wants to fish it by himself!

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Tuesday December 11, 2007
Time: 10:25:48 AM

Red_River

Reports of some 10 pound plus walleyes are coming in. Fishing the flats during the evening hours along the edges of holes. Caution should be taken. Ice conditins ae not safe at this time. There are reports of six inches then ten feet away 2". This is not safe. Besafe

name: walleye
city: frazee
Lake: Pipestem Reservoir
Date: Wednesday November 21, 2007
Time: 10:26:32 PM

Jamestown

Stinks it has no fish never go there!!!!!!!!!!!

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Friday October 26, 2007
Time: 10:18:21 AM

Red_River

Tests rule out deadly viruses in channel catfish die-off:

Please read:http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54971&section=news

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Wednesday September 12, 2007
Time: 09:26:07 AM

Red_River

Game and Fish and DNR are checking into the fish fill on the Red River. No wonder the bite has been slow. Check it out in the article below:

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=49983&section=homepage

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Thursday August 09, 2007
Time: 10:13:27 PM

Red_River

Well the river is somewhat low but higher then last years Cats Incredible tournament. The Big cats are out there and have been biting all day. Best of luck to all that are in the big tournament htis year. Remember be safe and have fun.

Kent Hollands

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name: matt
city: sioux falls
Area: Fargo
Remote Name: 216.92.18.235
Date: Sunday August 05, 2007
Time: 10:38:20 AM

Red_River

What is the river level and fishing like at Fargo?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.92.229
Date: Saturday July 28, 2007
Time: 11:21:12 PM

Red_River

River in Grand Forks is open for all boats. I haven't heard of any body haven trouble with the depth. The fishing is getting better and better and it should be a great fall.

name: ray
city: westbend
Area: Drayton
Remote Name: 38.119.191.67
Date: Friday July 27, 2007
Time: 04:04:02 PM

Red_River

is the river high right now or is it a good height for fishing.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.92.229
Date: Saturday July 14, 2007
Time: 11:15:07 PM

Red_River

We fished the river very hard over that last five days and the time on the water proved itself. Catching fish ment you just had to keep moving and find the active fish. Didn't really have that much luck in the holes but the runs and cuts in the current along the flats seemed to spit out a few fish. Another place that held fish were the back sides of snags right along the current edge. This is where the active fish were. Our biggest over the weekend was a 27 lber, we also had a 21,22,25,26 lber to top that off. It was a great weekend on the river and I can't wait to hit it again. Talk about hitting it at the right time. We were filming a show for the sportsman channel and both guys caught their biggest channel ever.

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name: Wade
city: Lincoln NE
Area: Comment
Remote Name: 12.47.110.46
Date: Monday June 25, 2007
Time: 01:11:17 PM

Red_River

Fished at lockport from june 19-21. The river was on the rise and we had pretty good success, about 15 cats a day in our boat. Many with good size over 20 lbs. They were biting best on goldeye and on shrimp also. good luck

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Fargo
Remote Name: 206.188.245.86
Date: Sunday June 24, 2007
Time: 04:02:19 PM

Red_River

Went out in Fargo and couldn't get the boat launched anywhere. River is still too high. Caught 3 around 5 lbs. on cut bait.

name: andy
city: edmonton ab
Area: Other area
Remote Name: 72.25.192.4
Date: Saturday June 23, 2007
Time: 04:06:23 AM

Red_River

if any one could tell me the river levels in lockport manitoba and how the cats are biteing im headed down there in a few day thanx

name: Joe Brendmoen
city: Valley City
Lake: Lake Ashtabula
Date: Thursday June 14, 2007
Time: 05:16:20 PM

Jamestown

I went down to the rocks by lee's resort using a yellow jig head and yellow plastic. caught 8 crapie 4 perch 6 silver bass. all in a matter of a hour and a half.

name: Wade
city: Lincoln, NE
Area: Comment
Remote Name: 12.47.110.46
Date: Monday June 11, 2007
Time: 01:04:04 PM

Red_River

I am headed up to Lockport in a week. Looking for a current fishing report for that area. Thanks.

name: Jim Patrick
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Remote Name: 207.161.61.148
Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007
Time: 06:26:56 AM

Red_River

The Cats up here in Lockport and Selkirk are going crazy.Masters galore and lots of em. They are biting on shrimp and sucker. I was out on sunday and pulled in 21 fish 3 of which were master cats and a master drum , all in about 4 hours

name: Jim Patrick
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Remote Name: 207.161.61.148
Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007
Time: 06:26:50 AM

Red_River

The Cats up here in Lockport and Selkirk are going crazy.Masters galore and lots of em. They are biting on shrimp and sucker. I was out on sunday and pulled in 21 fish 3 of which were master cats and a master drum , all in about 4 hours

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.92.229
Date: Wednesday May 30, 2007
Time: 12:39:01 AM

Red_River

Fish seemed to be a little tougher to find this weekend but we found them. We tried the runs and holes along with the snags without too much luck. We turned to the troughs and set up on the bank side setting our lines down into the bottom of the troughs in about 16 to 17 feet of water. The fish seemed to like goldeye better than the fresh cut sucker, so keep both handy. You never know what they will be taken on any given day.

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name: Kevin
city: Brandon
Area: Canada
Remote Name: 216.36.140.183
Date: Tuesday May 29, 2007
Time: 10:11:14 AM

Red_River

Just seeing if anyone has been out fishing in the Lockport area, and what kind of luck they have been having.

Thanks

name: Hunter
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.230.60.92
Date: Tuesday May 29, 2007
Time: 09:07:11 AM

Red_River

Went out last night even with the tornado warnings caught a 17# and a couple of smaller ones in the 6-9# range. We are still using med. sucker minnows. The wind was really bad last night though and it was hard to set the anchors just right. The water temp was about 68F I think it has cooled off because of the 2" of rain we got this weekend. Still using 5oz weights because of the fast current. Fish Hard or Go Home!

name: Chris
city: Omaha
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 72.196.23.210
Date: Saturday May 26, 2007
Time: 10:26:14 PM

Red_River

I will be up next weekend to fish with Kent,I was looking at the reports last year at this same time and they looked pretty amazing to me. Can I expect fishing that good next weekend?

Cant wait, Chris

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.92.229
Date: Saturday May 19, 2007
Time: 11:16:25 PM

Red_River

We landed 19 cats today with eleven of those over the 30" mark and 7 topping twenty pounds, biggest was 22.5lbs. The day started off a little chilly but the sun came out and the fishing improved. Larger fish seemed to be hanging out on the shore side of the holes. Was fun fishing in deep water again most fish were in the 15 to 22 foot range.

name: greggy
city: Dickison
Date: Tuesday May 15, 2007
Time: 01:17:57 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

name: larry B
city: Rugby
Date: Tuesday May 15, 2007
Time: 01:15:39 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

well i went out to lake sakakawea right in the middle. I heard they were they were bitting on bobbers and smelt about three feet from the top. I caught thirteen northerns walleye and a big  snapping turtle that weighed 56pounds, good thing I had 20 pound test line. Boy, that fire line really works good. I think the northerns average weight was around 15 to 20 lbs. And the walleye was about 7lbs.

name: johnson
city: Towner
Date: Tuesday May 15, 2007
Time: 12:33:39 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

Well the fishing is ok this year. I was fishing all by myself at hwy 14 bridge. It was quiet and the fishing was alright

name: greggy
city: Dickison
Date: Tuesday May 15, 2007
Time: 12:25:31 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

well I cought a 9 pound walleye and 3 5 pounders on friday may 11 at 6 31 AM. The fish were bitting good and they were bitting on white jig heads with worms.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.220.92.229
Date: Wednesday May 09, 2007
Time: 12:30:56 AM

Red_River

Was out tonight for a couple of hours and landed 5 cats with two in the 31" class. With the waer levels raising the way they are take caution in running the river many large trees are now floating down river.

name: David J Grimes
city: McCallsburg
Area: Pembina
Remote Name: 71.7.100.155
Remote User:
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday May 07, 2007
Time: 11:54:45 PM

Red_River

Hi. Hope the fishing is good. Im comming up to fish at pimbina on monday the 14th. Im wanting to know how the water levals are. Last year it was very high and in the center of the river at the ramp there was 28ft of water. Some of our group have big 20ft boats so if anyone has had a boat out there and could tell me what to expect i would be very grateful. Good fishing yall

name: Hunter
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Remote Name: 24.230.60.92
Remote User:
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Date: Monday May 07, 2007
Time: 09:10:16 AM

Red_River

We fished the East side of the North Ramp on the big Red right by the log jam from 11-3 Sun. afternoon. The water temp. was 69.6 F water speed was about 8-10 MPH. We caught 18 cats in the 5-15 lb. range the biggest one was 20lbs. caught by my 8yr. old her first cat ever. We used med. suckers, 5oz. flat weights and circle hooks. So good luck, I know we had fun.

name: Andrew
city: Fargo
Lake: Lake Ashtabula
Date: Monday May 07, 2007
Time: 12:26:44 AM

Jamestown

Last weekend we went out on the Sheyenne by cooperstown and the silver bass were hitting hard. We had only one 5 gallon bucket and we filled that up and threw around 3 times that many back.

name: mr. chang
city: twin city
Lake: Lake Ashtabula
Date: Wednesday May 02, 2007
Time: 10:16:15 AM

Jamestown

all you fisherman that fish around valley city, are the silver bass biting yet. let me know, when is the best time to come up there and fish?

name: curious
city: st. paul
Date: 05/02/2007
Time: 02:16:33 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

are the white bass biting?

name: mutti
city: new york mills
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday May 01, 2007
Time: 06:38:04 PM

Red_River

Anyone have a recent report on the cats or a water temp. on the river there. Fish Hard! GO LUND!

name: fishingman
city: grandforks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday May 01, 2007
Time: 10:46:10 AM

Red_River

Has anyone been out catfishing yet?

name: sky
city: grand forks
Date: 04/24/2007
Time: 07:55:04 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

were can i find rock bass and walleye at im gonna be going up there in about 3 weeks all i usally catch is northen

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday April 19, 2007
Time: 11:31:22 AM

Red_River

Newbie, try fishing the edges between the fast water and the slow water. In the spring I like hitting the snags that are right up on the bank. Try fishing the back edges of these areas and the cats really don't have alot of energy right now. As the water warms the bite will only get better.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: SANTOS
city: SANANTONIO %@!
Date: 04/18/2007
Time: 10:25:13 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

GOOD EXCELENT FISHIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAUGHT A TWENTY POUNDER USING KIDS FINGERS

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday April 18, 2007
Time: 07:58:39 AM

Red_River

Newbie, Right now fish shallow and even in backwater areas where you can find them. The warmer the water is in an area, the more fish it will attract. They'll move out to main river areas as the water warms. <snipped unauthorized promotional link>

name: Newbie
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday April 17, 2007
Time: 11:25:21 PM

Red_River

Noluck yesterday, I am new to this area, when is the fishing the best? Any luck at night? I am assuming spawn time is the best,around the end of May??? I am not much of a river fisherman, mostly lakes where I catch them in the shallows at night? What about river fishing?? Deep or shallow? Any feed back is greatly appreciated.

name: ernestplutko
city: Baudette
Area: Comment
Date: Tuesday April 17, 2007
Time: 04:37:35 PM

Red_River

Bait: Use cut goldeye or sucker for catfish.

name: A DUB
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Tuesday April 17, 2007
Time: 03:32:38 PM

Red_River

No luck, what kind of bait should a guy use out on the red? Any good suggestions?

name: C-money
city: San Anto
Date: 04/16/2007
Time: 10:29:53 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

JK JK JK Good Fish to catch!! Go Fishin Here

name: C-money
city: San Anto
Date: 04/16/2007
Time: 10:29:31 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Man Fishing sucks Here Dont Go!!

JK JK JK Good Fish to catch!! Go Fishin Here

name: Rawlin
city: Seymour
Date: Wednesday April 04, 2007
Time: 01:03:18 PM

Fishing_talk

I started my own turtle tournament to get rid of them and haul them to the brazos so they don't interupt other tournaments.

name: Viktoria
city: NYC
Date: Wednesday April 04, 2007
Time: 07:21:40 AM

Stump_Lake

Thank you! Realy good page

name: Hedwig
city: France
Date: Wednesday April 04, 2007
Time: 04:27:59 AM

Stump_Lake

The website is awesome

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday March 23, 2007
Time: 10:19:20 PM

Red_River

Won't be long now. Ice is breaking up and the water is raising. Guessing within two weeks we might be able to put a boat on the river.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: jlorsun
city: Fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Friday March 23, 2007
Time: 02:02:41 PM

Red_River

Ice is going on this neck of the Red. Was out last night and lost both rigs. had fun though!

name: Bry
city: Devils Lake
Date: 03/21/2007
Time: 03:14:03 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Fishing was great this past week for walleyes. We were working weedlines and in about 7-9ft of water. They really get active before dark and there were some very nice sized eyes as well. Ice is good, but you want to be very careful where you go. A truck went in near the casino (5ft of water). ATV's might be a safer bet. Good Luck

name: anonymous
city: devils lake
Date: 03/18/2007
Time: 05:12:34 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

well i wa just up fishing devils lake and there wasnt a fish in the lake. i had my aquaview down and saw 1 fish... a fricken northeren. we had 2 bites all weekend. the fishing was miserable and its the first time ive ever been skunked. if youre planning a trip...forget it for a while

name: two20pump59.Aol.com
city: Kindred
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday March 14, 2007
Time: 07:20:20 AM

Red_River

Just wondering how the fishing is out on Lake Winnipeg? Want to come up the 28th of March for some Ice fishing Canuck could you please give me an emial

name: Ron
city: New Rockford, ND
Date: Friday March 09, 2007
Time: 01:31:20 AM

Stump_Lake

I have'nt fished Stump lake as of yet, I see some lousy reports about it, I originally came from Wisconsin, we find that the fish are like people, They eat every day so if you are not catching fish it may not be the fish's fault.

It may be the fishermans fault, Makes sense to me?

Good fishing cry baby?

name: Sunnyasalark
city: Ontario, Canada
Date: Saturday February 24, 2007
Time: 08:12:51 PM

Fishing_talk

Hello Fishermen and their Families:

I am looking for a family adventure from previous years. As editor of Feathers & Petals, a Birding,Nature magazine with 200 readers in my group, I would like a Fishing Derby family experience from someone. If you can contribute such a story (and with photos or not) send me any info.

Sunnyasalark@aol.com

name: j.c.
city: DEVILE LAKE
Date: 02/21/2007
Time: 03:09:58 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

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name: j.c.
city: DEVILE LAKE
Date: 02/21/2007
Time: 03:05:11 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I HAVE A SECRET SPOT FOR 2 lb-MOUNTERS ALTHOUGH I CANT SAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BRING A TROPHEY HOME TO SHOW YOUR WIFE THAT YOU WERE REALLY FISHING BUT I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME.....I LOVE TO ICE FISH BUT SUMMER IS GREAT ALSO AND MR.& MRS. J's A GREAT PLACE TO EAT... TALK TO ME FISHERMEN...I LIVE IT...I LOVE IT... ITS WHO I AM James Armentrout 701-665-2628

name: j.c.
city: DEVILE LAKE
Date: 02/21/2007
Time: 03:03:18 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I HAVE A SECRET SPOT FOR 2 lb-MOUNTERS ALTHOUGH I CANT SAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BRING A TROPHEY HOME TO SHOW YOUR WIFE THAT YOU WERE REALLY FISHING BUT I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME.....I LOVE TO ICE FISH BUT SUMMER IS GREAT ALSO AND MR.& MRS. J's A GREAT PLACE TO EAT... TALK TO ME FISHERMEN...I LIVE IT...I LOVE IT... ITS WHO I AM

name: Rocky
city: Coon Rapids, MN
Date: 02/19/2007
Time: 01:14:35 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Fishing was incredible. Fished with Devils Lake Guide and Outfitter "Steve Bourcy and Tavis." Have fished with them two times and will use them everytime I come up. Got lots of jumbo perch and a few walleye. I am coming back up in March and bring a few friends. I believe that they are by far the best guide service on the lake. They put you on fish and keep you on fish. They are a first class operation and have recommended them to many friends and business partners.

name: wilie stubblefield
city: sullivan  m.o
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2007
Time: 04:03:06 PM

Fishing_talk

has some won got a biger buffol carp than 35 pound's on lake of the ozark.

name: Derek Monger
city: Dickinson ND
Date: Wednesday February 07, 2007
Time: 03:13:15 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

Well 2 days ago ice fishing was a blast after limiting out at Mckenzie Bay with my 5 walleye and one northern. But the fish are long and skinny like last summer. If the water goes down anymore, the baitfish will die and the fish will prob. start to die off. but lets hope for some rain and snow. To help raise the water for this coming summer of Walleye fishing in North Dakota.

name: Paul
city: Ft. Wayne
Date: Friday February 02, 2007
Time: 07:14:18 AM

Fishing_talk

Hey, just an fyi. If your into smallmouth fishing check out;  A pretty cool site equiped with message boards, articles, tournament and conservation news. It is a national web site, so check it out.

Paul

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday January 26, 2007
Time: 05:06:49 PM

Red_River

Made it out on the ice last weekend and enjoyed a great afternoon fishing. We ended the day with only one fish, a 5 to 6lb pike. The ice was any where from 10 to 18 inches thick. I'm sure that there are spots that still would not hold a person you caution is still needed when you go onto the river.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Chris
city: Olin
Date: 01/23/2007
Time: 09:44:07 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Thinking of comming upto devils lake. Are the jumbo perch and walleyes biting good? How thick is the ice?

Thanks

name: Chris
city: Olin
Date: 01/23/2007
Time: 09:44:00 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Thinking of comming upto devils lake. Are the jumbo perch and walleyes biting good? How thick is the ice?

Thanks

name: jeff
city: holmen wi
Date: Friday January 19, 2007
Time: 10:09:34 PM

Fishing_talk

looking for a place to fish for flatheads in auguest by portal know anywhere?

name: PikeBadger
city: GFAFB
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 01/19/2007
Time: 10:14:02 AM

Small_Lakes

Thanks to those of you for the terra server link. I never realized that the coulees ran on a NW-SE plane. I always thought that it was on a W-E. There are also more ponds than I realized from the ground. I thought there was only 6 or 7. From the air photo, it looks like there are nine or ten. I've never fished on the furthest pond west but I know it has some brush piles in it. When I fished the coulees 4 and 5 years ago, it was full of 25-30 inch northerns. I bet there are some huge ones in their and I wouldn't be surprised if the state record largemouth resides in there. I know a guy that caught a 23 inch, 7 lb largemouth in one of the middle ponds. If I were after a trophy, I think I'd try the middle ponds. I suspect they are very under-pressured.I always had good success with tipups with large smelt(belly sliced with knife) on a 2/0 single hook, 4 or 5 feet off the bottom.

name: fl@g- up
city: Backoo
lake_river: Sweetwater Lake
Date: 01/18/2007
Time: 07:24:51 PM

Small_Lakes

Has anyone had luck here, havent ever went to sweetwater heard alot about it , any suggestions on spots, stopped in the bar in webster, was told about Morrison Lake what is this place, any thoughts, or report. For reports went to Mt Carmel, Pike fishing it great BIG perch but few and far between. busy all day, water is super clear fished by the pump station. Homme Dam is not to shabby got a bucket of perch, and a few salutes by the tipups, I was right around the corner of the fishing dock , about 100yd. thanks

name: no name
city: gf nd
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 01/16/2007
Time: 01:20:16 PM

Small_Lakes

Just to clear this up, go to this Terra Server site. You can change the view to see where you are from GF.. Basically, its SW of GF. copy and paste this http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=15&Z=14&X=98&Y=827&W=1&qs=%7cGRAND+FORKS%7cND%7c

There are pike perch and bass in there. Lots of shallow areas and kinda hard to get there when there is a lot of snow

name: getting started
city: Buffalo_Lake
Date: Monday January 15, 2007
Time: 11:49:17 PM

Fishing_talk

Does anyone know where the deep spots of Buffalo Lodge are? I know it is a shallow lake but I couldn't find anything deeper then seven feet and haven't been out there during the summer so I don't know. Also if anyone has any tips for fishing this lake I would definetly welcome them.

name: Isaac
city: Grand forksn
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 01/15/2007
Time: 07:16:36 PM

Small_Lakes

Alright, I found the right english coulee so disregard my last post. I realize that wasn't the right location.

name: Isaac  (sportbiker7@yahoo.com)
city: Grand forks
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 01/14/2007
Time: 09:17:39 PM

Small_Lakes

Alright, I'm wondering what is the deal with this English Coulee? I think I know the location everyone is talking about, but I'm not sure. There are 3 cement ponds that progressivly step down into the red river right? The spot is down a gravel road just off of old mill road. If this is the spot everyone is talking about, then it didn't produce this summer because there wasn't anything but misquito eggs in it. It was really shallow. A lot of the posts were old that I read, so I'm wondering if this spot is still good anymore? And another thing, how did perch get there? What supplies this coulee? Is it the same one that runs through UND. If so, are there fish in the UND Coulee? I'd appreciate any info people have on this subject.

name: Brandon
city: Grand Forks, ND
Date: 01/09/2007
Time: 06:27:20 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Devil's lake is great for catching big walleye and northern pike through the ice. Yes, the perch fishing has been very slow the last few years, but I would not go as far as saying DL fishing is horrible. Anytime you fish, especially through the ice, you are going to have days were you just cannot find what they want to bite. I highly reccomend you reconsider and give DL another chance. This time shoot for walleye.

name: Tick
city: Pelican Rapids
Date: 01/08/2007
Time: 10:23:46 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Hows the perch & walleye fishing out there?

name: mike
city: bismarck
Date: Friday January 05, 2007
Time: 12:42:29 PM

Fishing_talk

Does anyone Know some good places to go ice fishing within short driving distance of Bismarck, ND?

name: hi
city: st.paul
Date: 01/04/2007
Time: 06:59:20 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

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name: Rich
city: Devils Lake
Date: 01/02/2007
Time: 09:36:48 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Fished Military point and found fish all over the place, finally settled on an area where I was marking a solid 1-2 feet of fish that acted like they were active (would follow my jig, give red marks, etc..) but I only managed one.

Afternoon I set up on North 6 mile in 10 feet of water and hammered the walleye - 11 of them, 6 between 2 and 3 pounds. Lure of choice was a perch colored chubby darter with a minnow head on the bottom trebble.

name: Rich
city: Devils Lake
Date: 01/02/2007
Time: 09:36:40 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Fished Military point and found fish all over the place, finally settled on an area where I was marking a solid 1-2 feet of fish that acted like they were active (would follow my jig, give red marks, etc..) but I only managed one.

Afternoon I set up on North 6 mile in 10 feet of water and hammered the walleye - 11 of them, 6 between 2 and 3 pounds. Lure of choice was a perch colored chubby darter with a minnow head on the bottom trebble.

name: scott
city: watertown
Date: 01/01/2007
Time: 06:16:17 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

ice is fine 14-18 inches of ice. had the f250 out all over. depends what your after. ill be back in march

name: David Crook
city: Wonder Lake
Date: 01/01/2007
Time: 02:53:42 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

How is the ice ? , I have a 12 hour drive each way. Is it worth coming up next week ?

name: scott
city: watertown
Date: 12/31/2006
Time: 10:07:53 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

excuse me creel bay that is where the perch patrol is and on the point is where the most fish are. hailies with wax worms. gold was the color of choice.

name: scott
city: watertown
Date: 12/31/2006
Time: 07:40:28 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

just got back. perch fishing was ok for some early in the week. in the bay just east of 6 mile i thin clay. well we fished tiger and caught some huge perch 5 a day. and a ton of northerns, biggest being 38 inches, also alot of eyes in there. as far as guides go what a joke we dident use any ive been here a ton of times but as far as jeff dosh goes what a joke. he drives a 4 door black cheavy and will cry up a storm if your any wheres near his lake. we were out an hour before anyone showed up he pulls up and starts bitching what a joke. but the perch they caught were 8-10 inchers, not jumbos, and the walleyes were aroun 12-14inches on average.

name: John
city: GREEN BAY
Date: 12/30/2006
Time: 11:14:55 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

If anyone's really interested in going to Devil's Lake, I would recommend they email me at jtlingual@yahoo.com. I'll tell them a good story

name: John
city: GREEN BAY
Date: 12/30/2006
Time: 11:09:24 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Devil's Lake is NOT GOOD for perch fishing. We hired 6 guides for our trip last Feb and got ONE perch. Most of the guides mentioned that people stopped coming because the perch were slow for years. Wish I would have known this. It would have saved me 2 days of train travel and 2 days of the worst fishing of my life

name: cougar
city: Norfolk
email: wiebelhaus@co
Date: Saturday December 30, 2006
Time: 05:55:06 PM

Lake_Laretta

Anybody found any perch in there yet this year?

name: hick town USA
city: Grand Forks
email: luv2killstuff
Date: Friday December 22, 2006
Time: 11:14:24 PM

Lake_Laretta

tons o' ice...fish are bitin' good

name: fishemhard
city: grand forks
Date: Thursday December 21, 2006
Time: 10:41:22 AM

Stump_Lake

ice is weak along shorelines only 4-8 inches thick lot of brown ice around the trees

name: Rich Thorpe
city: GFAFB
Date: Wednesday December 20, 2006
Time: 04:22:57 PM

Stump_Lake

Any word on Stump this Ice Season? Hit me up at richard.thorpe@grandforks.af.mil Thanks, Rich T

name: Leine
city: Chippewa Falls
Date: Tuesday December 19, 2006
Time: 01:35:18 PM

Stump_Lake

Any reports on stump this winter? What is the best way to get onto the ice?

Thanks,

Leine

name: Braden
city: Grand Forks
email: Baseballallst
Date: Wednesday December 13, 2006
Time: 03:42:33 PM

Lake_Laretta

anyone know how much ice is on the lake now

name: Chris
city: Devils Lake
Date: 12/07/2006
Time: 03:51:41 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Ice is 6-10 in most bays. Don't know about the middle of the main lake. Flats should have some good ice. People will be using atvs this weekend according to Woodland Resort.

name: Arron Hastings
city: Moose Jaw
Date: Tuesday December 05, 2006
Time: 03:58:27 PM

Fishing_talk

I love fishing at first i was scared because i was scared that the fish would be really big and it would pull me down in the water I was only 9 WOW HEY

name: chase
city: tuthill
Date: 12/01/2006
Time: 08:08:50 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Hey guys! How is the ice or is there ice if there is how is the fishing??

name: Stu McKay
city: Lockport/Selkirk
Area: Canada
Date: Friday December 01, 2006
Time: 11:15:58 AM

Red_River

Ice is no longer an issue, we now have six plus inches! At this time the water clarity or lack thereof is presenting some major problems as far as the bite is concerned. Current visability is approximately eight inches and when the river is cloudy the walleye are extremely tough!!! Hopefully the conditions will soon clear up, I know there's a lot folks waiting to get out there! In the mean time I will focus my efforts out on Lake Winnipeg for 'eyes and big gators!

Good-Luck to all this winter!

name: stu mckay
city: lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Saturday November 18, 2006
Time: 10:01:52 AM

Red_River

Due to the weather, making safe ice has been an issue so far up here. Although 95% ice covered, she's not safe to venture out on yet. Providing the weather cooperates, we should be accessing by the end of the month. One area I checked yesterday had 2-1/2 inches of ice, but there's still a few area's that have open water.

Stay tuned.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Friday October 27, 2006
Time: 07:16:35 PM

Red_River

Kent's right on the money. You can still catch a cat or two, but it's particularly hard to catch a big one now. You can see them stacked up in holes, or at least what I believe to be big cats in just about every hole on your finder. I mean hundreds and hundreds. Holes that were devoid of fish almost all summer are now just packed with big fish. It's an amazing thing to see, but the water temperature is hovering right around 40 degrees right now and the big cats are darn hard to get to take a bait. You can maybe entice a big one to bite once in a while if you lay it right in front of them, but you'll have to wait until next year for a good, consistent bite. In my experience, this time of the year is tough for cats.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday October 26, 2006
Time: 04:02:14 PM

Red_River

Once the water temps hit 50 its going to start getting tough catching those kinds of cats. Look for snags in low current areas and use fresh sucker. Fish the edges of these and you might have some luck.

name: Paul
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Wednesday October 25, 2006
Time: 10:48:27 PM

Red_River

Have been trying to find the big cats, at this time of year on the Red. Managed to find one spot on 52 Ave. passed university. Brought in couple cats at 10lbs +, usuing cut up sheepheads. Tried again a week later, no action. Tried the north dam, on 12 Ave N. No luck, using. chad, shrimp, and chicken liver.. Wondering if anybody has ideal locations for catching cats, at this time of year, and what kind of bait is working

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday October 25, 2006
Time: 10:47:37 PM

Red_River

Launchs are wide open. My personal guess would be the 3rd to 4th wk of Nov.

Boated a 28 and 28 1/2"er today in the 12 to 13 lb range plus a ton of sauger and smaller eyes.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday October 25, 2006
Time: 12:15:15 PM

Red_River

Deog, You can get on the river until it ices up and that depends on the weather.

name: deog
city: moorhead
Area: Canada
Date: Tuesday October 24, 2006
Time: 05:26:42 PM

Red_River

when is the latest i can still get on the river in selkirk thanks

name: Tom
city: Beaver Dam, WI
Date: 10/22/2006
Time: 10:58:07 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

How's the Perch and Walleye fishing?

name: noora nasser
city: qatar
Date: Monday October 16, 2006
Time: 01:03:37 PM

Stump_Lake

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name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday October 11, 2006
Time: 11:18:22 PM

Red_River

Tim: Don't be a stranger when U are up. What were U driving? Glad U had sucess. Maybe we can cross paths on the Red. Isn't it a fantastic fishery?

name: Tim
city: lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday October 11, 2006
Time: 01:42:21 PM

Red_River

Fishing was fantastic on the red river in lockport. Pull plugs near marker 35, greenbacks caught were a 13, 12, and alot of 10's see you next year.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday October 04, 2006
Time: 04:46:40 PM

Red_River

In East Grand Forks there is a nice boat ramp behind Cabela's. Fishing is starting to slow but look for active fish on the front side of holes and on the out side of the bigger snags. Good luck.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Tony Sheda
city: Wrenshall
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday October 04, 2006
Time: 03:11:23 PM

Red_River

Hello, I am looking to fish the red River on the minnesota side for the first time for catfish. Looking to go sometime next week. Do you have any advice as to where to put the boat in or where to go for more detailed maps and areas to fish.

Any helo and advice would be appreciated. my email is sheda@hotmail.com

name: stu mckay
city: lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Tuesday October 03, 2006
Time: 09:38:37 AM

Red_River

Scott, it seems we have some idot posing as "Topcat"! Whoever this person is, has a few jigs missing from his tackle box! The real "Topcat" will no doubt address this issue and set the record straight regarding the fall greenback run! It might be wise to simply remove this clowns post........

name: Kevin
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Date: Sunday October 01, 2006
Time: 10:52:00 PM

Red_River

The fishing at Lockport on Saturday was fantastic! We caught over 50 saugers and a 23" green back all on jigs tipped with minnows.Friends caught a 26" green back on a pickeral rig. Big Catfish were also being caught on shrimp.

name: Kevin
city: WINNIPEG
Area: Canada
Date: Monday September 25, 2006
Time: 09:39:19 AM

Red_River

Good Sauger fishing just North of the Lockport Dam. Caution showel water close to the Locks on the right side close to the boat channel.No Walleyes in the boat for me but some other boats caught the odd one.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday September 23, 2006
Time: 09:51:17 AM

Red_River

Sat out in the rain yesterday north of Grand Forks for about 4 hours and got 10 cats, the biggest at 16 lbs. All were caught on suckers and the fish were aggressive. I only anchored in one spot and didn't do any hunting for bigger fish, but I don't consider 10 out of one spot too bad. I've been finding them in deeper water using my depthfinder to locate fish and it's been working for me the last few times out. If they are holding shallow or not, I don't know. The fall bite doesn't seem to be what it was last fall when we were getting almost all big fish and no small fish, but the bite has been pretty good with some bigger fish mixed in including some 20 lb. plus fish now and then.

name: Mat Brown
city: Winnipeg
Area: Comment
Date: Friday September 22, 2006
Time: 11:19:11 PM

Red_River

river even off shore is well. using minnows in the evening well into dark get bites atleast every half hour.....there was a 10lbs green back lost last night, goin back tomorrow to try to get em.

name: STU MCKAY
city: LOCKPORT
Area: Canada
Date: Friday September 22, 2006
Time: 01:21:19 PM

Red_River

I too have been listening to all kinds of stupid comments about the water levels being low and that the "fall-run" is going to be tough....what a load of cr@p!!!

For starters, the river's in great shape, water levels are ever so slightly low, there's just the right amount of flo to attract tons of bait fish into the river. Yesterday, some guests from Ill. caught a few 'eyes. Their total for the day was a dozen nice eaters in the twenty inch range. They released one five, two six's, a nine plus and an eleven plus! So much for all the negativity!

My suggestion to anyone heading this way soon....."make sure your line is fresh and your hooks are exxxxxxxtra sharp"!

name: Loren K
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Monday September 18, 2006
Time: 07:55:42 PM

Red_River

Wondering if the cats are still hitting on frogs and if they have turned on the feedbags yet? Looking to get out here this week to see if they bigguns are out and feeding.

Would like to know if frogs would be a good thing to have yet.

Thanks, Loren

name: TKwalleye
city: Sioux Falls
Area: Canada
Date: Sunday September 17, 2006
Time: 07:50:40 PM

Red_River

Heading up to Selkirk in a couple of weeks. What's been happening up there? Greenbacks being caught yet? I heard the water was really low. Still true?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 01:53:04 PM

Red_River

Duke, it depends on if you have a MN or ND fishing lic. ND's record Freshwater Drum is 26lb-2oz. MN record is 35lb-3oz's. But nice catch anyway, I'm sure he gave you a good battle.

name: Duke
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Monday September 11, 2006
Time: 12:47:17 AM

Red_River

what the record on sheephead? caught a 12.9 lber last night thought maybe it was close. Didnt keep it though............

name: Ernest Plutko
city: Baudette
Area: Drayton
Date: Sunday September 10, 2006
Time: 03:01:24 PM

Red_River

My two sons and I fished on Sept 8-9. Water is low but we had really good fishing. Biggest catfish was 22 lb 6 oz. We caught 29 catfish over 15 lb. Released all of them. Used cut sucker. Morning was best.

name: joe
city: canton
lake_river: Buffalo Lake-Sgt. County
Date: 08/28/2006
Time: 04:26:49 PM

Small_Lakes

all my fish

name: GENIUS
city: MINNESOTA
Area: Canada
Date: Monday August 28, 2006
Time: 04:19:40 AM

Red_River

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name: MICK HAMMER
city: NORTH DAKOTA
Date: Monday August 28, 2006
Time: 04:02:43 AM

Stump_Lake

LABOR DAY WEEKEND IS A GREAT TIME AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE THRASHING BEE AT STUMP LAKE. REAL NICE PLACE. REAL NICE.

name: Aberz
city: Lansford
Date: Saturday August 26, 2006
Time: 11:22:17 PM

Lake_Darling

Hey i went to lake darling today, august 26, 2006. Nothing at all cant believe it. Just no fishing anymore like there used to be. Need to repopulate it and stop taking little ones home. The little ones dont impress the ladies.

name: Julio the Angler
city: Minot
Date: 08/19/2006
Time: 11:45:23 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

August 18,2006, bout 7:00pm 1st stop on highway 19 just past the dike, me and my cousin hit 19 fish total, 1 walleye and 18 white bass, all catch and release. We fished until the mosquitoes started swarming us, used homemade spoon lures,they seemed to like a silver green spoon color about 1 to 2 feet from the bottom in about 12 foot depths with minnows from ED's bait shop. Keep on Fishing. :)

name: MICK HAMMER
city: NORTH DAKOTA
Date: 08/17/2006
Time: 02:06:55 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

PIKE AND WHITE BASS ARE IN MANY OF THE WALLEYE AREAS MENTIONED TOO.

I HAVN'T HEARD OF EXACT DEPTH.

BUT LAST SATURDAY 4 FRIENDS HAD LIMITED OUT ON WALLEYE BEFORE NOON BY BOAT OUT OF WOODLAND RESORT. I THINK THEY ARE BITING 24/7 . DUSK OR DAWN IS ALWAYS A GOOD BET CHA KNOW.

I MUST BE BORED TO BE SITTING HERE GIVING OUT FISHING INFO. LOL.

I BETTER GET OUT AND CATCH SOME FISH.

GOOD LUCK !!!

name: MICK HAMMER
city: NORTH DAKOTA
Date: 08/17/2006
Time: 01:58:14 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

ANGLERS ARE CATCHING 16-20" WALLEYE AND LARGER.

GOLDEN HIGHWAY, THE HOWARD FARM AREA, PATIENCE POINT, HALEYS HUMP, THE TRES AOUND GRAHAMS ISLAND, DOC HAGENS, THE PEPSI BUILDING, FORT TOTTEN / CACTUS POINTS, CONCRETE BAY, STROMME ADDITION, AND FOUGHTYS POINT.

SLIP BOBBERING IN THE TREES, TROLLING BOTTOM BOUNCERS WITH SPINNERS, OR TROLLING CRANKS SUCH AS REEF RUNNERS, HORNETS, OR JOINTED SHAD RAPS.

OUTER EDGES OF WEEDBEDS OR SUNKEN ROCKY POINTS.

INFO I READ WAS COMPLIMENTS OF ED'S BAIT SHOP.

name: Larry
city: Lincoln
Date: 08/15/2006
Time: 05:29:00 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Where are the walleye and northern hitting now and what time and how deep?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday August 14, 2006
Time: 01:54:56 PM

Red_River

1-92-Travis Carter and Pat Carter, Jefferson, S.D., 10-84.05, $4,000.

2-64-Matthew Carter and Darrell Carter, Elk Point, S.D., 10-82.76, $2,500.

3-96-Larry Vanderhoff and Linda Vanderhoff, GF, 10-82.02, $2,000.

4-6-Jeff Twomey and Darrell Utzinger, St. Paul and EGF, 10-79.39, $1,000.

5-74-David Nord and Kevin Giezten, GF, 10-78.68, $750.

6-8-Heath Hodgson and Bill Murray, EGF, 10-78.39, $650.

7-120-John Anderson and Tony Weber, EGF, 9-77.59, $550.

8-20-Joe Miller and Mike Howard, GF, 10-76.06, $500.

9-24-Gary Grosz and Darin Grosz, GF and Elbow Lake, Minn., 10-75.90, $450.

10-87-Jesse C. West and Teresa Meyer, Strandquist, Minn., 8-74.98, $400.

11-52-Jason Deziel and Dave Thompson, GF, 10-74.63, $350.

12-51-Jason Lothspeich and Randy Byzewski, GF, 10-73.02, $300.

13-108-Jimmy Yowell and Larry Yowell, Chillicothe, Mo. and Kirksville, Mo. -9-72.84, $275.

14-23-Eric Heath and Jeff Heath, EGF, 10-72.49, $250.

15-100-Scott Garner and Greg Micko, St. Paul Park, Minn., and Cottage Grove, Minn., 10-71.38, $200.

16-58-John Brundin and Marty Berg, GF, 9-71.00, $200.

17-130-Jeni Kiefer and Mike Kiefer, GF, 7-70.01, $200.

18-47-Mark Hartman and Dean Opatz, Belle Plaine, Minn., and Jordan, Minn., 10-69.63, $200.

19-37-Kristie Friedrichs and Ernie Friedrichs, Merrifield, Minn., 8-68.95, $200.

20-27-Jeff Johnson and Curtis Havig, GF, 9-68.00, $200.

21-136-Kelly Clement and John Steinmetz, Shakopee, Minn., 9-67.67, $200.

22-98-Marv Robinson and Todd Biederman, Battle Lake, Minn., 8-67.36, $200.

23-22-Mick Messelt and Shawn Aaker, EGF, 8-67.00, $200.

24-10-Wade Anderson and Robert Anderson, EGF, 7-66.90, $200.

25-54-Jeffery Rusling and Noel Rusling, EGF and Crookston, 10-66.12, $200.

26-141-Larry Dorsch and Tim Hager, Auburn, Neb., 8-65.62, $150.

27-26-Tyler Messelt and Dany Messelt, EGF, 7-64, $150.

28-2-Jeff Zak and Merle Hoverson, EGF, 10-64.86. $150.

29-11-Christian Meland and Terry Meland, GF, 9-64.67, $125.

30-35-Shane Feltman and Marv Feltman, GF, 9-64.21, $125.

31-71-Adam Olson and Lynn Dalen, GF, 9-63.98, $125.

32-146-B.J. Boushee and Kevin Boushee, EGF, 7-63.97, $100.

33-116-Gary Johnson and Arthur Johnson, McVille, N.D. and Petersburg, N.D., 7-63.70, $100.

34-103-Phillip Jeffery and Jason Kalt, GF, 7-63.59, $100.

35-112-Dave Hodgson and Darin Gador, GF and Thompson, N.D., 6-63.49, $100.

36-5-Paul Hedlund and Michael Hedlund, Osseo, Minn., and EGF, 10-63.27.

37-28-Nathan Mytych and Aaron Johnson, GF, 10-62.50.

38-138-Gary Mounce and Bonnie Mounce, Nebraska City, Neb., 7-62.16.

39-50-Troy Weber and Jesse Weber, EGF, 8-62.02.

40-55-Todd Mishler and Larry Mishler, GF and EGF, 8-61.95.

41-40-Allen LaFave and Chad LaFave, GF, 7-61.62.

42-126-Cory Stejskal and Jim Schulz, GF, 10-61.57.

43-90-Rick Nygaard and Randall Carriger, GF and Cokato, Minn., 8-61.04.

44-150-Ken Narlock and Shawn Mager, GF and EGF, 9-60.68.

45-63-Iver Hensrud and Lee Hensrud, Mekinock, N.D. and GF, 6-60.28.

46-14-Tyler Gagnon and Jason Gagnon, GF and Dodge Center, Minn., 7-59.82.

47-118-Jason Schiller and Steve Quam, GF and Roseville, Minn., 10-59.23.

48-102-Rick Corbett and Brian Seng, GF, 6-58.55.

49-143-Dave Christensen and Pat Miller , Maddock, N.D., and Minnewauken, N.D., 10-57.38.

50-48-Casey Clement and Dave Clement, EGF, 10-57.16.

51-95-Matt Wedde and Jeff Preuss, New York Mills, Minn., , 9-57.14.

52-80-Steve Lothspeich and Mark Lothspeich, Black Hawk, S.D., and GF, 8-56.89.

53-75-Lee Bell and Paul Tomaselli, GF, 10-56.78.

54-89-Mike Vacura and Daryll Foss, Roseau, Minn., and Lake Bronson, Minn., 9-56.01.

55-83-Dustin Lunski and Jason Schumacher, GF, 7-55.74.

56-4-Joel Barrow and Larry Barrow, Lincoln, Neb., 10-55.52.

57-111-Jeff Sime and Austin Sime, GF, 5-55.19.

58-18-Scott Jordheim and Jeff Jordheim, EGF, 5-55.12.

59-79-Ryan Boline and Brandon Bies, Devils Lake, N.D., and Fargo 9-54.89.

60-1-Darrin Lunski and Troy Srnsky, GF and Warren, Minn., 10-54.56.

61-149-Todd Benson and Greg Sand, GF and Andover, Minn., 10-53.19.

62-145-Bill Sackenreuter and Bruce Hagen, Devils Lake, 6-52.77.

63-65-Nick Muntean and Jim Muntean, Shore View, Minn., and Maplewood, Minn., 6-52.75.

64-125-Michael Boushee and Jered Worden, GF and Manvel, N.D., 6-52.45.

65-17-Thomas Gennes and James Hallick, Warroad, Minn., and GF, 4-52.16.

66-131-Jerry Wenzel and Mark Swenson, GF, 8-51.30.

67-81-Reed Hjelle and Garret Hjelle, EGF, 6-50.96.

68-43-Ken Coauette and Jim Perkins, EGF, 7-50.73.

69-19-Don Oster and Ryan Oster, GF, 8-50.65.

70-68-Brady Flaten and Nate Molstad, Wolf Point, Mont. and Glasgow, Mont., 8-50.07.

71-122-Mike Brundin and Jamie Brundin, EGF and GF, 8-49.36.

72-99-Billy Cariveau and Marty Cariveau, Fargo and EGF, 8-49.32.

73-49-Michael Romans and Geoff Swendseid, Hallock, Minn., and Stephen, Minn., -5-49.17.

74-119-Mark Soeby and Joshua Soeby, GF, 7-49.01.

75-3-Larry Kuehn and Steve Pearson, Alvo, Neb., and Lincoln, Neb., 9-48.90.

76-44-Tom Westra and Ann Westra, Moorhead 6-48.35.

77-124-Rusty Miller and Bruce Mosher, Crookston, and Beltrami, Minn., 8-47.29.

78-144-Tanner Baker and Daryle Gomez, Lincoln, Neb., 7-47.00.

79-121-Francis Allard and Greg Schleif, GF and EGF, -5-46.72.

80-46-Greg Cremers and Ken Cremers, EGF and GF, 7-46.40.

81-78-Mike Compeau and Rick Compeau, EGF, 5-46.39.

82-41-Darrin Abernathey and Harold Nowatzki, GF and Langdon, N.D., 10-46.34.

83-132-Ralph Miller and John Howard, GF, 5-46.09.

84-72-Steve Walsh and Gerald Litzinger, Mekinock, N.D., and GF, 6-45.46.

85-101-Rod Heinitz and Steve Barry, Hillsboro, N.D., and GF, 7-44.35.

86-16-Cason Weber and Phil Hartwig, EGF, 5-43.73.

87-25-Lee Adamson and Andre Fortune, GF and EGF6-43.47.

88-77-Thomas Kyllo and Karry Kyllo, Buxton, N.D., and GF, 5-42.77.

89-140-Alfred Gagnon and Perry Gagnon, GF, 3-42.61.

90-106-Steve Litzinger and Tony Litzinger, GF and Middle River, Minn., 3-42.46.

91-85-John Lindquist and Tim Lindquist, GF, 5-42.15.

92-94-Matt Gillies and Jeremy Krog, EGF, 6-42.04.

93-38-Mike Stauss and Lee Kohl, GF and Emerado, N.D., , 4-40.80.

94-69-Tammy Nordine and John Nordine, GF, 6-39.63.

95-32- Brandon Oby and Victor Moreno Jr., St. Thomas, N.D., and Hoople, N.D., 3-38.61.

96-110-Kris Newman and Brian Stennes, GF, 5-38.50.

97-117-Martin Magnusson and Terrence Anderson, GF, 5-37.86.

98-127-Brandon Olson and Charles Olson, GF, 7-36.87.

99-59-Rod Smette and Terry Hecht, EGF, 4-36.54.

100-109-Beau Abbey and Brad Abbey, Fargo, N.D., and Baudette, Minn., 9-35.90.

101-36-Dwight Bedard and Jon Bedard, Hallock, Minn., 5-35.11.

102-93-Carter Narum and Bill Nowatzki, GF and Edinburg, N.D., 6-34.20.

103-7-Brian Rud and Dwaine Rud, GF and Stephen, Minn., 5-33.87.

104-29-Wayne Pietruszewski and Rick Livermore, EGF and Detroit Lakes, Minn., 3-33.76.

105-61-Kevin Frohlich and Jerry Sersland, GF, 4-33.40.

106-67-Marc Stennes and Kyle Bry, Reynolds, N.D., and GF, 3-32.41.

107-128-Wade St. Germain and Phil Sillanpaa, Argyle, Minn., and Newfolden, Minn., 4-31.94.

108-15-Brian Nelson and Jim Rood, EGF and GF, 8-31.90.

109-56-Rob Horken and Greg Stennes, EGF, 4-29.57.

110-82-Brad Johnson and John Kallock, GF and Oslo, Minn., 3-29.41.

111-84-Steve Mattern and Cole Mack, GF and EGF, 4-29.40.

112-34-Christopher Hanson and Shannon Martin, Plymouth, Minn., and Thief River Falls, 6-29.28.

113-104-William Crocker and Joel Tangen, GF, 2-29.17.

114-113-David Freihage and Eric Freihage, Pisgah, Iowa, 5-28.84.

115-9-Scott Enright and Michael Bruggeman, EGF and Erskine, Minn., 4-27.83.

116-134-David Pesch and Tim Pesch, EGF, 3-27.80.

117-88-Colin Ryan and J.T. Anderson, GF, 4-27.68.

118-91-David L. Nelson and Bradley Nelson, Moorhead and Drayton, N.D., 4-27.27.

119-129-Harvey Akridge and Eric Nelson, GF, 3-27.03.

120-60-Tyler Dokken and Alex Vournas, Williston, N.D., and TRF, 6-26.98.

121-21-Nick Brekke and Matt Bies, EGF, 5-26.87.

122-148-Dennis Griffin and Troy Telander, GF and West Fargo, N.D., 7-26.58.

123-73-Mike Laschktwitsch and Steve Pich, GF and Mandan, N.D., 6-26.57.

124-147-Tim Gomez and Richard Nelson, Lincoln, Neb., and GF, 5-25.26.

125-76-Brian Horner and Ben Moen, GF, 2-24.59.

126-135-Marc Kurz and Tyler Murphy, Thompson, N.D., 3-23.57.

127-13-Thearon Helgeson and Randy Helgeson, EGF, 2-23.07.

128-31-Charles Gust and Teri Hammarback, EGF, 3-22.44.

129-42-Jeff Coulter and Ryan Flaten, EGF and GF, 4-21.05.

130-105-Paul Scott and John Deschauer, GF and Pick City, N.D., 2-20.70.

131-107-Gordon Graetz and Cody Graetz, Arvilla, N.D., 3-20.62.

132-33-Sarah McDonald and Tom McDonald, EGF, 2-19.86.

133-115- Rodger Haugtvedt and Rick Confer Jr., , Warren, Minn., and GF, 4-17.85.

134-142-Wilbur Vanderhoff and Donald Vanderhoff, Glendale, Ariz., and Clewiston, Fla., 4-15.38.

135-57-Steve Abbey and Andrew Lamoureux, EGF and GF, 4-14.99.

136-62-Jeffrey Metz and Douglas Neumiller, Jamestown, N.D., and Medina, N.D., 5-14.54.

137-137-Shannon Swedin and Jared Roach, GF and Manvel, N.D., 2-13.76.

138-45-Jeff Boman and Brian Jones, Thief River Falls, Minn., 2-13.72.

139-114-Tom Barbour and Craig Koonce, Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Conrad, Iowa, 6-13.32.

140-86-LeRoy Swenson and Kevin Swenson, Kennedy, Minn., and Hallock, Minn., 5-12.24.

141-123-Don Boone and Todd Johnston, Crookston, 2-11.58.

142-139-Brad Nelson and Kevin Thompson, EGF, 4-11.58.

143-53-Randy Ostgard and Jacob Ostgard, GF, 1-6.57.

144-97-Ben Litzinger and Andrew Erickson, GF, 2-4.43.

145-30-Michael Johnson and Chris Dolan, Drayton, N.D., and Crystal, Minn., 1-4.38.

146-12-Jamie Lembke and Don Dietz, GF, 0-0.

147-39-Patrick Johnson and Charles Deavers, Omaha, Neb., and Pisgah, Iowa, 0-0.

148-66-Tim Brooks and Rich Langoria, EGF and GF, 0-0.

149-70-Dennis Larsen and William Ostenberg, Crookston 0-0.

150-133-Alan Coxe and Mike Noland, GF, 0-0.

Average Weight/Fish-7.46 pounds.

Average Weight/Fish 7.090609244 pounds Saturday.

Average Weight 7.27 pounds Sunday.

Largest Fish-Team 6, Jeff Twomey and Darrel Utzinger, 22.14 pounds.

2nd Largest Fish-Team 77, Thomas Kyllo and Karry Kyllo, 19.71 pounds.

Total number of fish caught, 938.

name: mud
city: sioux city
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday August 14, 2006
Time: 01:38:38 PM

Red_River

anyone have results from the cats incredible tourney?

name: rob
city: Drayton
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday August 10, 2006
Time: 11:17:55 AM

Red_River

Local resort says fishing here has been excellent--catfish, walleye, sauger, northern are all biting. I can tell you there has been a large number of anglers in town for a good week or so.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Monday August 07, 2006
Time: 03:31:45 PM

Red_River

The water temps have dropped significantly from earlier temps and now temps are about normal. As far as the tournament, I don't anticipate any more problems this year than in the past. Good Luck and see you in Forks!!

name: Mutti
city: New york mills
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday August 07, 2006
Time: 10:25:54 AM

Red_River

Do you guys think they will still hold the tournament? Do you think it will be to hard on the fish? I for one would hate to see a big fish kill after the tournament because it caused to much stress on the fish. My partner and I are supposed to fish the tournament but I would hate to see it hurt the fish in the river.

Name: Goddard
City: Omaha
Remote Name: 69.209.230.75
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Date: Sunday August 06, 2006
Time: 04:08:54 PM

Missouri_River

OK, let's get to the good stuff and leave the prayers and wishes to the little folk. I got a cousin. He's got a fiance. They're getting married. Whoopidy do da. So how and where can I do some fishing in Omaha next week? There's that river but what the heck's in it and how do I put a hook in that thing's face? Details appreciated. I will buy you and beer and drink it; I will be that grateful. I am a recovering alcoholic but I will go off the wagon for you if you tell me how to catch some fish. I don't care what kind as long as they aren't carp.

name: ty miller
city: bismarck
Date: Saturday August 05, 2006
Time: 11:16:10 PM

Fishing_talk

does anybody know about the bass tournament going from sweet briar dam to mcdowell dam?

name: lil millz
city: bismark
Date: Saturday August 05, 2006
Time: 11:09:53 PM

Fishing_talk

Does any anybody know about that bass fishing tournament going from sweet briar dam to mcdowell dam

name: Scott-The Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday August 02, 2006
Time: 10:55:14 PM

Red_River

Ray, I really suggest you hire Kent for at least one day. He REALLY knows his stuff and will show you everything you need to know.

name: ray
city: hartford wisconsin
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday August 02, 2006
Time: 06:09:11 PM

Red_River

was wondering if someone could give me a list of places to fish off shore in grand forks,i will be coming up there on august 23 for 4 days,would like to catch some catfish and goldeyes to smoke.anyone got any good shore places to fish for me and the kids.i will be camping at the park near cabelas.any help appreciated.thanks Ray

name: stu Mckay
city: lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday August 02, 2006
Time: 11:39:12 AM

Red_River

Michael,

There are many ways in which to catch sauger while shore fishing. One simple method is to fish a bottom rig and shinner combo. This can simly be a single hook, tipped with a salted shinner and using a sliding weight rig, cast it out and let it sit. The other methos, which is more demanding is to rig up a jig and tail combo. You fish this method by casting, let it sink to the bottom, than begin your retreive just off the bottom. When you feel the fish strike, set the hook! These methods can be applied to most species and will be effective on most waters!

Name: Ross
City: Platte City
Remote Name: 160.149.95.68
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Date: Wednesday August 02, 2006
Time: 10:54:50 AM

Missouri_River

Jason let me know I am off on 16 and 17 August looking to fish at Smithville, MO River and maybe the Truman. Looking for a boat to rent know.

Email me at sgtcoldhard@yahoo.com

Ross

Name: Jason
City: Kansas City
Remote Name: 70.218.136.194
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Date: Monday July 31, 2006
Time: 06:58:10 PM

Missouri_River

Looking for someone to go fishing on the MO with me for Big cats. If you have a boat great, if you want to try it from the shore thats fine with me as well. The wife won't sit by the rier all day and fishing alone isn't that great. I will check back in a few days to see if anyone is interested. I bought a setup just for catfishing the MO.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday July 29, 2006
Time: 11:02:33 PM

Red_River

People heading to Grand Forks need this warning. If your going to fish North of town be very careful. River level is getting to the point of not getting a boat to run safe. Reports of lower units and props are becoming the norm. Just today I heard a report of a boat grounding out in the middle of the river. Guy was standing in the water pulling his boat off standing in ankle deep water.

So if your going to fish the Grand Forks area, fish South there is plenty of water there.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: fishingman
city: grand forks
lake_river: Larimore Dam
Date: 07/27/2006
Time: 05:15:24 PM

Small_Lakes

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name: ray
city: wisconsin
Area: Pembina
Date: Tuesday July 25, 2006
Time: 05:40:40 PM

Red_River

could anyone tell me if the river is low near emerson manitoba,maybe would come up there around middle of august,last year at end of august river was high,i could tell if some one was to take a picture of the lauch there.guess that wont happen,well guess it dont hurt to ask,caught one catfish last year,river was very high.see yah Ray

name: dale
city: milbanksd
Area: Drayton
Date: Tuesday July 25, 2006
Time: 12:04:10 PM

Red_River

can anyone give me a report for the Drayton area planning on coming up there in a couple of weeks to catch some cats we usually fish the dam area.

name: Michael Bard
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Date: Saturday July 22, 2006
Time: 01:57:51 PM

Red_River

Doug, I am sure you can rent a boat at Cats on The Red. They have a website if you do a search on them and can ask them directly. They seem to be really freindly people there.

Good Luck When you come up here.

name: doug schmidt
city: waconia mn
Area: Canada
Date: Saturday July 22, 2006
Time: 08:58:23 AM

Red_River

I am bringing my grandchildren to the Lockport area to experience the thrill of a big cat on the end of your line. They have never caught anything larger than sunfish. Will i be able to rent a boat and motor when i get there?

Name: Jim
City: Lake St. Louis
Remote Name: 68.188.54.201
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Date: Friday July 21, 2006
Time: 07:36:19 PM

Missouri_River

I would like to find good areas to fish around the St. Charles, Missouri area. Any help would be appreciated. My email is neszip@yahoo.com

Name: Jim
City: Lake St. Louis
Remote Name: 68.188.54.201
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Date: Friday July 21, 2006
Time: 07:33:57 PM

Missouri_River

I would like to find good areas to fish around the St. Charles area. Any help would be appreciated. My email is neszip@yahoo.com

name: Sara
city: New Town, ND
Date: Friday July 21, 2006
Time: 11:20:09 AM

Lake_Sakakawea

http://www.ndtourism.com Walleye attract considerable attention from Sakakawea anglers throughout the reservoir... Northern pike, North Dakota’s state fish, can grow larger than 20 pounds and cruise hundreds of bays that add up to the lake’s more than 1,300 miles of shoreline, almost all of which is publicly owned. The deep, cold water of lower Sakakawea harbors chinook salmon, while the northern face of the dam and underwater rocky points and islands support a tremendous smallmouth bass fishery. White bass, yellow perch, crappie, sauger and rainbow and brown trout are also plentiful in certain parts of the lake.

name: Michael
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Date: Friday July 21, 2006
Time: 01:03:58 AM

Red_River

I have a question...and I am (if I can that is) directing it at Stu from Cats on the Red. I know you know the fishing at Lockport quite well and I don't have a boat and I fish from shore. I usualy fish by your place and have had lots of luck with goldeyes.(I stopped by the office one time to ask permission to park in your lot and you were very nice about it...only asking we clean up our garbage when we leave..something I am very strict about doing and making my kids do as well) Anyways long question longer What would be the best technique for cathing sauger from shore? And the best spot? I have only caught two this year( I am kind of new to fishing) One was on a jig near the locks at the park by Lockport grocery and the other was with a crankbait at the same spot. Any advice on where when and with what would be greatly appreciated. michael_bard@hotmail.com

name: Michael
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Date: Friday July 21, 2006
Time: 12:46:48 AM

Red_River

Wow, I live like half an hour from Lockport and amazes me how many people from the U.S. come up here to fish. I don't have a boat and fish from shore. My target fish would be Saugers at this time of year and have caught a couple but not too many. Better luck with that later in the season like Sept October. Winter makes for great ice fishing for Norhtern Pike and Walleye. There are some of us here who do fish for Channel cats but I am not one of them. It makes me wonder sometimes....here we live so close to some of the best Catfishing in North America and most of us want Walleyes. I always fish at Cats on the Red. Park the truck head down to shore and fish in the evenings. May and early June is hot if you like Goldeyes. They are not a real fighting fish but they taste great smoked. Every time I go down there I see tons of trucks with plates representing so many U.S. states I can hardly believe it. I am glad though that you all enjoy coming here and hope you find us all to gracious hosts. If any of you feel like dropping me a line michael_bard@hotmail.com.

name: walleye_slayer
city: turtle lake
Date: 07/20/2006
Time: 10:26:59 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

me and my family are planning a trip to devils lake this coming monday. just wondering if there is any hot spots where the eyes are hanging out and what to use.

name: Scott Robertson
city: Glenwood City WI
Date: Thursday July 20, 2006
Time: 12:42:12 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

I would like to fish Lake Sakakawea.What species of fish other than catfish and walleys are in this lake ? Another thing is where is a good place to stay? Thanks

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday July 17, 2006
Time: 10:03:52 AM

Red_River

Fished South on Sunday and in the first four miles we counted between 20 and 25 dead catfish all over 13 pounds, with one pushing the 25 to 30 mark. Something is hurting these fish and I for one think it is the lower water levels and the water temps 85.7. If you are going to fish please pinch your barbs down. This will cause less harm to the fish and you can also return them to the water faster.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Monday July 17, 2006
Time: 08:36:03 AM

Red_River

Nick, Nice fish. If I could just add one thing that maybe we should all be thinking about right now. The warm water temperatures may be stressing fish right now (possibly), although catfish in the southern U.S. typically thrive in water temperatures in the low 90s without any ill effects. I have seen water temperatures around that 85 degree mark this weekend. If the high water temperatures are stressing the fish alot may be the subject of debate, but even so, there have been reports of dead catfish floating in the river, although what I have seen seems nothing out of the ordinary. Still, there may be something to it. Let's not take for granted that they aren't stressed though. I know that a ten minute fight is fun, but keep in mind that the longer you fight a fish, the more stressed it becomes. A ten minute fight takes alot out of a fish and in my experience, it should only take a few minutes to get a fish of that size into the boat, unhooked and back into the water. Until we get rain in the Red River basin that raises the river level and lowers the temperature somewhat or even cooler weather, it may be a good idea to use heavier line that will allow you to get the fish in quickly and reduce the stress to a minimum. Also, when you get them into the boat, unhook them quickly and get them back in the water if you are releasing them. Just my thoughts.

name: Nicholas Hudson
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday July 14, 2006
Time: 11:17:37 AM

Red_River

Hi I was fishing the red north of the Kennedy bridge. And we were anchored. I was using a sucker minnow with the tail and head cut off. I had my cabelas muskie rod and reel combo. I casted my line out and waited and i had my clicker on to. About 30 minutes later the clicker was going crazy I waited for him to run for a while then I closed the bail then i reeled down and set the hook. And after the 10 min. fight i brought him in unhooked him an weighed him at 11lbs and 8oz and 29" channel cat. then 30 min. later I had a 4lbs sheephead.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday July 14, 2006
Time: 09:14:19 AM

Red_River

Be careful if you fish the north side of town. Its getting shallow up there and some new hazards are showing up. Fish are still biting in and around the snags.

Name: Andy gnade
City: troy
Remote Name: 69.179.149.156
Remote User:
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Date: Tuesday July 11, 2006
Time: 01:07:51 PM

Missouri_River

helpfull hints

Name: Andy gnade
City: Troy
Remote Name: 64.12.116.137
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Date: Monday July 10, 2006
Time: 06:42:32 PM

Missouri_River

I have fished the missouri at weldon springs mo the past three weeks night and day useing live shad,bluegill,and goldfish. and cutbait and have only cought a few I dont know what I am doing wrong any tips on locations to fish my be helpfull

Thanks

name: mutti
city: New york mills
Area: Fargo
Date: Monday July 10, 2006
Time: 07:13:47 AM

Red_River

Fished stretch in front of lindenwood and caught some nice fish this weekend 16,15,12,5 all were nice looking fish and were released. All caught on cut bait.

name: Mark Williams
city: Grand Forks AFB
lake_river: Larimore Dam
Date: 07/10/2006
Time: 12:43:43 AM

Small_Lakes

Holy Smokes the perch and bluegills are hitting hard and fast at Larimore Dam! My daughter went out there last weekend (the 4th) with three of her friends and each one took about 10-15 of each! She came home and said, "Dad, we gotta go back to Larimore next weekend!" Well, I took all 4 of my kids out today and between us we got 22 perch (6-7 inch), 5 blugills, and 2 Walleyes (one 12" and one 14".) All of them from the fishing dock on snells with crawlers!! We'd have stayed longer than the 3 hours it took us if I hadn't of put a turkey in the smoker before we took off to the lake!

I've always heard how crappy it is from the shore or docks on Larimore but this weather must be doing something right! Best time I've had fishing with the kids in a long time!

Go fish Larimore Dam!

Mark

Name: jim
City: colorado
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Date: Monday July 10, 2006
Time: 12:02:33 AM

Missouri_River

june 4 2006

the fish was bbbbbbbbbbiiiiiiiiiiggggggg i could of had dinner for a week.

name: Marcel
city: Winnipeg
Area: Canada
Date: Sunday July 09, 2006
Time: 02:49:05 PM

Red_River

The fishing at Lockport has been pretty slow past couple of days. My partner and I caught some huge Drum 24.5 + 25.5 + a 34.75 catfish.The cats don't seem to be as agressive. Should we be fishing closer to the locks? I haven't fished cats much,but now I'm really enjoying it.If anyone can give me tips on how to fish the big cats + where I should be looking, it would be greatly appreciated.

Name: preston
City: cookeville,tn
Date: Sunday July 09, 2006
Time: 10:34:12 AM

Hunting_Talk

can anyone please tell me where i could find public land or a wildlife managment area to hunt for a mature whitetail buck. we are planning to move to north dakota to settle down, i work for sam's club and i am hoping to relocate to grand forks or to the fargo area.if there is anyone who can help me with this it would be a blessing.another question is what counties have the best crop land and are there any river bottoms in these areas? thanks,preston

Name: preston
City: cookeville,tn
Date: Sunday July 09, 2006
Time: 10:29:22 AM

Hunting_Talk

can anyone please tell me where i could find public land or a wildlife managment area to hunt for a mature whitetail buck. we are planning to move to north dakota to settle down, i work for sam's club and i am hoping to relocate to grand forks or to the fargo area.if there is anyone who can help me with this it would be a blessing.another question is what counties have the best crop land and are there any river bottoms in these areas? thanks,preston

name: Looney
city: Gimli
Area: Comment
Date: Saturday July 08, 2006
Time: 08:28:14 AM

Red_River

Someone moved in on you on the Red at the St Andrews? Stu you should know that's known as being Lockported.

Name: Dan
City: Columbus, OH
Date: Thursday July 06, 2006
Time: 05:47:06 PM

Hunting_Talk

Katie, We hunt for many reasons. A deep and abiding love of the outdoors with its wild places and creatures is what brings us out in the first place. I am not a vegetarian. I like to eat meat. I know the animal harvested lived a free life until it was harvested quickly and humanely. "Civilized" folks pay others to raise animals in filthy, confined conditions, then subject these animals to the horrors of the slaughter house. Whether you pull the trigger yourself or pay another to kill for you, you are still complicit in that creatures death.

name: devilslakefishingfie
city: devilslake
Date: 07/05/2006
Time: 07:06:07 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

fishing report for devils lake

name: ernestplutko
city: Baudette
Area: Drayton
Date: Wednesday July 05, 2006
Time: 12:36:20 PM

Red_River

My son and I fished near Drayton July 1 and 2. Caught 12 cats 15 lb and over. Biggest was 18 lb 2 oz. Caught plenty of smaller cats on nightcrawlers but the only bait the big ones would take was cut goldeye. Chicken liver and shrimp only caught drum and yellow bullheads. Walleye fishing here has slowed down so we are going back to the Red in a few weeks.

name: John Stamos
city: Minot, ND
Date: Wednesday July 05, 2006
Time: 11:32:40 AM

Lake_Sakakawea

Fished Van Hook arm this past weekend 7/2/06 around fox island. Fish were biting on lindy and spinners with nightcrawlers. Fish were anywhere from 14 to 25 feet. Fish were hitting from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and then again from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Nothing big (all around 2lbs, but a lot of fun)

Name: keith
City: omaha
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Date: Wednesday July 05, 2006
Time: 01:16:39 AM

Missouri_River

Does anyone check this site ? Just wondering how the rest of u are doing this 2006 season around Omaha on the mighty Mo?

Name: Janie
City: San Diego
Date: Tuesday July 04, 2006
Time: 09:51:55 PM

Hunting_Talk

why do u people like to kill animals? how is it fun? sorry, I just don't understand. i guess I'm too civilized.

name: stu mckay
city: lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Tuesday July 04, 2006
Time: 08:34:44 AM

Red_River

Charlie,

Thing's are getting more and more interesting by the day. Yesterday afternoon we hammered some Sumu's in the vacinity of the dam! The bite was hot until some inconsiderate #@&%ing jerk decided it would be cool to drive his boat directly on top of where the kitties were feeding!!! The action should continue to heat up from here on!

See you soon.

Stu

name: rick johnson
city: mpls
Date: 07/03/2006
Time: 09:48:43 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

name: rick johnson
city: mpls
Date: 07/03/2006
Time: 09:48:42 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

name: rick johnson
city: mpls
Date: 07/03/2006
Time: 09:48:42 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

name: rick johnson
city: mpls
Date: 07/03/2006
Time: 09:48:40 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

name: Cat fishing moma
city: East Grand Forks, MN
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday July 01, 2006
Time: 02:17:43 PM

Red_River

On June 30th 06 my two boys and there Dad and a good friend of the family, asked if I wanted to go fishing down at the river, It was very hot in the 90'S I think? Anyway I wasn't sure if I wanted to be in the hot sun for that long,and I'm not a real great fisherman,don't get me wrong, I like fishing, but just have never been real good at it. well when we got there everybody was catching fish one after another, I was just getting robbed, lots of bites I just could never hook them, but the one I did get was the bigest, at first I thought I just snagged my line on something, but then I could feel something tugging thats when I really fighting to get it into shore, I was even laying down on the rocks of the bank trying to reel it in, and yell for help, and when I got it to the edge of the water, my family pulled it up on the bank!! It was a huge catfish, it was 32" and weighed 12lbs. I couldn't believe that I caught that, neither could my boys.

Name: Jeremy
City: Fargo
Date: Wednesday June 28, 2006
Time: 09:51:24 AM

Hunting_Talk

i am going to the flasher nd area this weekend, i am looking to do some prairie dog hunting and was wondering if anyone knew any farmers for me to contact, any info appreciated

thanks Jeremy Owens skidoofast02@hotmail.com

name: Mutti
city: Fargo
Area: Drayton
Date: Wednesday June 28, 2006
Time: 06:38:00 AM

Red_River

Anybody fishing the Drayton area? Looking for a report from that area. I will be fishing up there this weekend any help would be great.

Name: keith
City: omaha
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Date: Wednesday June 28, 2006
Time: 01:06:24 AM

Missouri_River

dont give up blueberry u r on the right track.

name: Charlie
city: Wisconsin
Area: Canada
Date: Monday June 26, 2006
Time: 04:02:31 PM

Red_River

Heading up to Lockport in a couple weeks, if anyone has any current fishing reports from that area I would appreciate it.

We were up there the first week of June and it was pretty slow. Had to work for every fish. Water temps were way above normal for that time of year. I belive the cats were in the middle of the spawning process.

name: Loren
city: Fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Monday June 26, 2006
Time: 12:38:28 PM

Red_River

Well I was out yesterday afternoon for a few hours and found the fish to be somewhat on the non-aggressive side. Had fish activity in most spots I tried but just getting them to commit was another story. A few smaller fish - 3lbs and under but one nice 33"er that made the day.

Aaron-what stretch have you guys been working? I have been hitting the southern stretch as it is close to home. But have heard of bigger fish coming from the northern end of town.

Name: Sonya
City: Raleigh NC
Date: Monday June 26, 2006
Time: 08:34:10 AM

Hunting_Talk

My 82 year old father lives in Minot, but has lots of prairie dog hunting connections near Williston, ND, & in the McKenzie County, ND, area. He is a very experienced varmint hunter. Unfortunately, he can no longer drive himself. Would anyone be interested in driving & hunting with him? He would be willing to pay for gas & can provide the area to hunt. You can contact me directly at sonyadwyer@hotmail.com. Thanks!

name: Loren
city: Fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Saturday June 24, 2006
Time: 10:33:33 PM

Red_River

John, that's a great fish for your daughter! I would say a walleye that size should be around that 8-10lb mark depending on time of year. Post spawn might be a bit lighter but should be a decent estimate.

Jeremiah, what areas have you been fishing? I have mainly been fishing the southern stretch but did try north earlier in the year. I am always looking for a fishing partner if you are looking to get out, I have a boat ready to go if you wish. I went out twice this week with the biggest being around 10lbs and a few others in that small category like yourself. Hoping to get out tomorrow again and have some better luck, hopefully this rain quits by then!

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Fargo
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 05:34:01 PM

Red_River

Just got back from the Red. Ended up with 9 fish. Four were small and the others were 28, 32, 34, 34 1/2, and a 35". Had to move and work for the fish but was very worth it. The 35 was my cousins and was also his biggest fish. He is hooked and we will be going again tomorrow morning.

name: John
city: Fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Friday June 23, 2006
Time: 10:57:52 AM

Red_River

I need your help if you are experienced on the Red. Daughter caught a 29-3/4 inch walleye last week by Fargo. Like an idiot I forgot my scale and we were'nt going to keep it just to weigh. Got lots of pictures but I want to get a decent weight estimate for her. Everyone has charts but they vary in different waters and different times of year. I'd say an above average girth but post spawn. Anybody know of weight charts that factor in the girth measurement?

name: Catman
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday June 22, 2006
Time: 03:48:27 PM

Red_River

Does the bottom composition play a part in locating trophy size catfish on the Red River? Do you catch more fish around riprap (rock), sand (gravel), or mud (silt)? Or does it matter?

name: brad
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday June 22, 2006
Time: 10:17:46 AM

Red_River

Jeremiah,

I have a buddy in fargo that's been looking for a fishing partner in the red. Shoot me an email if you want someone to explore with. brad@why-fish.com

name: Jeremiah
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Wednesday June 21, 2006
Time: 02:17:53 PM

Red_River

I moved to Fargo nearly two years ago and last year had almost no luck fishing the red, but this summer things have changed. I've only been out twice so far, last saturday and yesterday, but I have managed to catch 8 small cats (2-5 lbs) and two larger cats (12 & 15 lbs). I also managed to lose a big (30-36") one while trying to pull it from the water. I haven't had this much fun fishing in years.

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Comment
Date: Tuesday June 20, 2006
Time: 08:32:06 PM

Red_River

Thanks for the info Katfish, my cousin and I will be fishing in Fargo Friday and Saturday. I will definatly take your advise to heart.

name: Kent
city: Hollands
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday June 19, 2006
Time: 09:50:56 AM

Red_River

Very Well said Katfish. One other thing that will increase you odds of catching fish. If fresh cut sucker isn't working make sure you bring some worms and try catch goldeye and us that. Always make sure you have more then on kind of bait on the boat.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Sunday June 18, 2006
Time: 05:14:22 PM

Red_River

At Grand Forks there is only one dam. You can go all the way up to Drayton or all the way down to Fargo, depending uponing which side of the dam you launch at. Depth is really not a key factor at all from my experience either and it's a more relative thing on the river. What may be deep in one part of the river may not be deep in another. It depends on alot of things as to where they will be a particular day or even where they will be any particullar time of the day. Flow, time of season, water temperature, weather fronts, sunlight (clear vs. cloudy), shade and possibly even the wind to some extent all play a part as to where the fish will be. Let the fish tell you where they are and once you find some, look for similar spots. The best advice I can give you is put in your time searching. I've found big fish in 3 feet of water by a tree and moved on to the next place and caught a big one in 25 feet of water in a hole. I've also caught fish on the inside of a snag that may only be a couple of feet deep and been catching them on the outside of the snag that drops into 25 feet of water at the same time. I agree with Scott. Don't get hung up on depth. Fish the structure, whatever it may be and you'll eventually find fish. You may move from spot to spot all day and almost give up and then the next spot you stop at will produce a double for you. Let the fish tell you where they'll be and have patience. Jumping from snag to snag has been extremely effective for me so far this year and as a general rule, look for snags with fairly fast access to deeper water. They generally hold larger fish. There aren't any sure bets on any given day to where the fish will be, but if you hit enough snags in a day, you'll come across some fish.

name: Scott-The Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Saturday June 17, 2006
Time: 12:23:42 PM

Red_River

Aaron, I've fished the river very little this year, but Grand Forks area is quite good.

I've never known that depth was a "key" issue. (Meaning that you can catch them in 1 foot of water to 50 feet of water.

Structure, holes and anything that causes a current break is where you want to look.

Yes, morning is good, later evening is best (I've heard it peaks around 4 AM or so.)

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Comment
Date: Saturday June 17, 2006
Time: 09:13:30 AM

Red_River

Scott, the only way I can use a treble hook to make it legal is to add a small spinner blade to make it a lure. But to use a single hook as a stinger I beleive it is legal. Look at a crawler harness. Never mind, they also have a small spinner on them. I guess I answered my own question. I showed my step dad my pictures and he and his dad want to go soon. How much river is there in grand forks to fish out of a boat between dams? When fishing the Red what is the best sructure to look for, ie.. dead falls, log jams....? In Fargo I'm almost fishing in the middle of the river on an open stretch in 14-16 ft of water. Catching fish in the morning and around noon it goes dead. Any comments or links would be appreciated.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Friday June 16, 2006
Time: 08:30:57 AM

Red_River

Way to go Kent! You probably made that young guy a fisherman for life and gave him a great memory that wil last him forever.

name: Scott-The Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Friday June 16, 2006
Time: 07:53:56 AM

Red_River

Aaron:

If you are using a single hook and are licensed in Minnesota, then I'm 99% sureit is illegal for you to add a stinger or even fish with a treble hook.

From the Minnesota DNR:

Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass.

I don't believe the same is true for North Dakota, but you are expected to follow the rules of the state you are licensed in.

Now, if you have a license for BOTH states, I imagine it's "ok", but you might want to check into this further.

name: Bill
city: Lincoln
Area: Canada
Date: Friday June 16, 2006
Time: 01:13:41 AM

Red_River

Stick Man, We fished the Lockport area on June 2nd. Fishing was slower than in past trips. Seven cats caught between two of us all day. One was large, 30-35 lb., looked like it swallowed a soccer ball. We watched some people fishing from the bank catching countless numbers of drum. That was interesting. We had fun and will return. Bill

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday June 15, 2006
Time: 10:17:35 PM

Red_River

Not sure how many use stinger hooks, but I for one don't. Fishing this time of year slows somewhat but the fish can still be caught if you moved around and look for the active fish. Good luck and keep you lines tight.

Kent Hollands

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Fargo
Date: Thursday June 15, 2006
Time: 08:06:03 PM

Red_River

Went out yesterday near Fargo and landed three between 32 and 34. This was my first time fishing the Red and I was wondering if the bite gets better or worse this time of year. What is the best weather to fish in? And does anyone use stinger hooks for fish biting lite.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday June 15, 2006
Time: 11:05:40 AM

Red_River

Fishing has slowed a little but the big ones are still coming up for the guys that work for them. Landed a 39" 25 plus last night. A nine year old landed it for his first cat fish ever. What a way to start.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday June 15, 2006
Time: 11:05:32 AM

Red_River

Fishing has slowed a little but the big ones are still coming up for the guys that work for them. Laned a 39" 25 plus last night. A nine year old landed it for his first cat fish ever. What a way to start.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

Name: gappster
City: burnsville, MN
Date: Wednesday June 14, 2006
Time: 02:00:27 PM

Hunting_Talk

I have someone who wants to lease my land in ND for bow hunting whitetail. Do you know where I can get my hands on this type of form....some type of lease agreement for hunting. I figured it would be best to have it in writing.

name: stick man
city: iowa
Area: Canada
Date: Tuesday June 13, 2006
Time: 12:09:46 PM

Red_River

Fished the Red River at lockport the past 3 days with very little luck. Found it to be slow and the locals are saying this is the slowest they have ever seen it this time of year. We did manage about a dozen 20 lb plus fish, but that was between 7 guys. Also had a friend fishing at Grand Forks this weekend with very little luck too. SLOW SLOW SLOW. Hope it picks up soon.

name: Kathy
city: Bismarck
Date: Monday June 12, 2006
Time: 03:42:22 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

We were at Wolfcreek this weekend by Riverdale on Sakakawea. We spoke with the person taking the fish count and she stated the walley have come up. All the fish are up in the shallow areas due to the fresh water coming in from Montana. Walleye are biting by New Town also.

name: Steve
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Friday June 09, 2006
Time: 11:45:14 AM

Red_River

Sorry, posted that entry in the wrong location. If someone could remove it, it would be appreciated.

name: Steve
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Friday June 09, 2006
Time: 11:43:41 AM

Red_River

Angie,

I found this blurb from google.

"Bismark Lake

HWY U, Grider Rd., Lakeview Road.

Three trails are old forest roads and lakeside area, on 1,188 acres and the 210 acre Bismark Lake. Near Buford Mountain but not connected to the trail. The lake was formed by the headwaters of the St. Francois River. The lake is good sized for canoing and scenic viewing. "

Hope it helps. I also found this local forum that maybe a better place to find information on Bismark Lake.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/missouri/

Name: Angie
City: Farmington, MO.
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Date: Thursday June 08, 2006
Time: 01:57:26 PM

Missouri_River

Does anyone still respond to these posts? I sure hope so!!! Does anyone know where Bismark Lake in Bismark (next to Desloge) Missouri is? I tried to do a web search, but couldn't even find it on the web! I was told a week or so ago by someone that you can night-fish at Bismark Lake, which is in Bismark - about 15-20 mins. from Farmnington, MO. where I live. But I have no idea where this lake is located. I am particularly interested because when I was a kid my parents used to take us night-fishing off of the Big River in Cedra Hill, MO. on their john boat. Well now I have 4 kids of my own & want to pass this thrill/joy/experience along to my own kids, (who've NEVER been night-fishing!) and so far as I know, there is nowhere locally, (other than this supposed "Bismark Lake" that I can't seem to locate online anywhere) so I'm really frustrated. We don't have a johnboat or anything & would just be fishing on the bank - at night if they truly do have night-fishing. It's something every kid ought to experience! If anyone can give directions to Bismark Lake, or knows of anywhere else in St. Francois County Missouri that one can night-fish at, PLEASE let me know right away!!! 573-747-0976, or Semicharmdlife@hotmail.com. Thanks a million for any help, folks. ~Angie

Name: harold setley
City: saint charles
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Date: Wednesday June 07, 2006
Time: 12:55:55 PM

Missouri_River

i am new to this area and want to know of any place in st charles area to catch the big ones off the MO RIVER near st charles any help would appreciate it thanks

my email address is PATYSBRAT5465@aol.com thanks for the information

name: dale madsen
city: milbanksd
Area: Fargo
Date: Tuesday June 06, 2006
Time: 09:27:16 AM

Red_River

I may be coming to Fargo sometime in the next two weeks.. can anyone out there tell me where to fish the red in or around fargo... will be there for only a day so I dont want to spend half of the day looking for a spot to fish.. I heard they were catching a few cats there. Thanks

name: Stick Man
city: iowa
Area: Canada
Date: Monday June 05, 2006
Time: 04:52:15 PM

Red_River

Bill, Just checking how you did this weekend at Lockport. If anyone else has a lockport report please respond. Thanks

name: Brandon
city: Minot AFB
Date: Sunday June 04, 2006
Time: 06:20:34 PM

Lake_Darling

Hit Lake Darling yesterday, caught a few pike, they were nothing special. Caught two and released them. My buddy just about had one landed on the bridge then it took with the lure in his mouth, so you might see a pike with the lure hanging out of his mouth.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday June 03, 2006
Time: 08:07:07 PM

Red_River

Fish the shore line anywhere near the North boat landing. People have been catching fish along the shores. As far as walleyes go, going to have to wait until fall and fish the shore line in the same area. Fishing for eyes in the Grand FOrks area is really a hit or miss thing. Fishing the Red Lake river would give you a better shot at catching eyes from shore. Hope this helps you out. Kent

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Shane G
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday June 03, 2006
Time: 02:12:20 PM

Red_River

Just wondering if anyone has been having any luck with walleyes in the Red at GF? What kind of bait has been sucessful? I would rather catch walleye than cats, because I am the only one in the family that will eat catfish, so it don't make much sense for me to keep to many of them.

If anyone knows of a couple of good spots along the Red for shore fishing, it would be helpful too. I am bringing my stepson fishing for his first time and I would really like him to catch something.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday June 01, 2006
Time: 11:11:53 PM

Red_River

Fishing has never been as good as it is right now. With spawn soon upon us fishing these great channels won't last long. We boated 16 cats today for a total weight of 279 pounds.

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday May 31, 2006
Time: 12:41:01 AM

Red_River

Steve, try using fresh suckers about 6 inches long, cut in half and use the head on a slip sinker rig. You can also try catch some goldeyes using worms about 12" below a bobber and casting is the slack water behind snags. Try cutting this up as well and using a cutbait. We have had good luck with both and this might help you out. Good Luck

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Steve
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Tuesday May 30, 2006
Time: 01:59:26 PM

Red_River

Taken several in the teens righ from the shore in downtown fargo and I only been out twice this spring. Action is fast (usually a fish every 10 minutes), with most being between 3-8lbs. Good times.

Most of the fish I caught are off stink bait. I have not had much luck with cut bait. Suggestions on type of cut bait and presentation would be welcome.

Thanks!

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday May 30, 2006
Time: 09:25:06 AM

Red_River

Fishing is hotter then ever. Between Sun and Mon we boated over 30 fish with and avg. weight of over 15 pounds per fish. Many between the 14 and 17 pound range but the best were the 21 pounds we landed. We ended the two days with four over 20 pounds three in the 19 pounds and five in the 18 pound class. So all and all a great weekend to have been on the river.

River temp update 72.3 Mon

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Bill
city: Lincoln
Area: Comment
Date: Monday May 29, 2006
Time: 10:56:24 PM

Red_River

Stickman,

Thank you for the report. I had heard the river was high and fast a few weeks ago. We are fishing at Lockport on June 2nd, then going Smallmouth fishing in the bush for the rest of the week. This will be my fourth trip on the Red, it is a blast.

Good luck on the 9th.

God bless America, Bill

name: stickman
city: iowa
Area: Canada
Date: Monday May 29, 2006
Time: 10:37:42 PM

Red_River

Bill, I will be fishing up there the weekend of the 9th. I have had contact with Stu at Cats on the Red. He said the river is looking good. Fishing has been slow but starting to pick up.

name: Bill
city: Lincoln, Ne
Area: Canada
Date: Monday May 29, 2006
Time: 04:47:34 PM

Red_River

Good afternoon,

I would like to know what condition the Red river at Lockport. We will be fishing in the area next weekend. Thank you for your help.

Bill

name: Brian Evans
city: Bottineau
Area: Drayton
Date: Monday May 29, 2006
Time: 03:05:08 PM

Red_River

Got over to the Red at Drayton on May 23 and the water was just enough to get the boat on and off the trailer. Caught my limit of 3-5 lb cats. Nothing big but lots of smaller fish. Current was swift had some trouble getting the anchor to hold. This fishing alone has got to stop. Everyone else was working. Enough the site. keep up the good reports.

name: Redneck
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Sunday May 28, 2006
Time: 11:54:59 AM

Red_River

Well if you have hunted, lets hope you hunted for the meat and not for the furs, feathers, fins or horns. Personally, I enjoy hunting and occasionally hunt fish as well as deer. Now I am out there for the meat to feed my family. I will one day teach my son to do the same because that is the way it has been before you and I, generation before generation hundreds of years beyond. Your decisions to fish as sport are respected as long as disrespect is not issued to those who decide to fish for food. This time of year if a cat with a swelled belly is caught, I will release it due to suspicion of pregnacy. Otherwise, yes I will grill a cat and enjoy the smiles on the faces of those who eat it also.

name: Scoot
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Friday May 26, 2006
Time: 03:02:17 PM

Red_River

Sniff sniff... I smell a rat. I'm not interested in playing your game, so I'll bow out of replying to any further questions or comments. Scott, thanks for running a great site and for dealing with this stuff accordingly.

Rumor has it that the last two days have been very good on the Red in Grand Forks. Lots of big cats being caught and released. Wish I woulda been up there last night- sounds like it was a lot of fun.

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday May 26, 2006
Time: 09:08:16 AM

Red_River

Redneck, Although I enjoy hunting, I quit hunting game years ago and now I just hunt catfish and an occasional walleye and it's very rare that I don't release everything. I definitely release all catfish, not because I don't like to eat them, but because they are too much of a wonderful and precious creature to kill in my opinion.

name: Scott-The Admin
city: Grand Forks
Area: Comment
Date: Friday May 26, 2006
Time: 08:22:48 AM

Red_River

Redneck, your previous comment, which I deleted is not welcome on this website. If you insist on being inflammatory and/or trolling, I'll just ban you from this website.

For almost 5 years we've run this site without much hassle. PLEASE don't become the first?

FWIW..I'll be heading out this afternoon for my first time this year.

Yep, that little girl in the upper right picture and me will be making sure that the goldeye population is still there. I also will make sure every catfish goes back into the water to be caught another day by one of you folks.

name: Redneck
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday May 26, 2006
Time: 05:16:32 AM

Red_River

Katfish or Scoot-------Do either of you hunt?

Name: Patrick Talada
City: Omaha
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Date: Thursday May 25, 2006
Time: 01:01:46 PM

Missouri_River

I need to know where the best fishing is in douglas county nebraska? can some one e-mail me and tell me please!!!e-mail at: prtcruiser@msn.com

thank you, Patrick Talada

name: Katfish
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday May 25, 2006
Time: 09:32:54 AM

Red_River

Redneck definitely fits you. If you have nothing positive to say on this site, stay off. It's guys like you that give the fishing a bad rap. It's not about killing, killing, killing. It's about understanding nature, appreciating the wonderful opportunities that we have to interact with it, and not trying to destroy what we have. If you want to kill something so badly, go kill some more brain cells. You're obviously quite good at it.

name: Scoot
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Thursday May 25, 2006
Time: 09:31:28 AM

Red_River

redneck, rour comment is uninformed, not funny, and particularly stupid regarding our neighbors to the North. If you're trying to be a comedian, keep your day job.

Kent, what type of structure have you been fishing lately? Finding fish in snab piles, deeper holes, what? I had Cody and Logan out last weekend for a quick afternoon trip and we had a blast. Never did manage a good cat, but caught plenty of smaller channels, some stone cats, sheephead, and a 22" eye- which kept 'em plenty busy. Cody pumped his fist for 15 minutes after the walleye- pretty funny and fun.

name: Big Brad Johnson
city: Burlington
Date: Tuesday May 23, 2006
Time: 07:47:54 PM

Lake_Darling

Fishing is good, beer is better, babes are the best. Until you get old. Babes turn into nags, beer just gives you a headache, but fishing is still good.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Monday May 22, 2006
Time: 10:45:05 PM

Red_River

All three ramps are open in Grand Forks and the fishing has been slow to great. Many big fish are being caught photoed and released back into the river. Lets keep the practice going to help keep this river great.

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Brian Evans
city: Bottineau, ND
Area: Drayton
Date: Sunday May 21, 2006
Time: 09:42:45 PM

Red_River

Is the river back in it's banks? Are the boat ramps open? I was planning a trip to the Red this week. Is it worth the drive?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday May 18, 2006
Time: 09:49:37 AM

Red_River

Was out Tuesday night for a couple of hours with a good friend and it took awhile to find the fish but it was worth the wait. Fished for 2 to 2 1/2 hours and caught four fish, a 16lb, 15lb, and two 9's. Once the river gets back within its banks it should only improve.

http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Mutti
city: New york mills
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday May 17, 2006
Time: 02:54:17 PM

Red_River

Kent, how has the fishing been? Can't wait to fish with you in June.

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday May 10, 2006
Time: 10:08:07 PM

Red_River

Bob A Stu is running like a mad man these days tring to get the place up and running or Sat. The docks are not in at this time but there is still NO problem launching as about 10' of the ramp is showing. The doors are not in the locks and probable will not be in until mid june but the floodway is really down and almost to nothing. There are lots of places to fish and if U use 6oz U will probably come home with sore arms from fighting the kitties. I know I will be out there.

name: bob a
city: winnipeg
Area: Other area
Date: Monday May 08, 2006
Time: 10:22:40 PM

Red_River

cat's on the red.

Stew,

With opening a few days away, how's your area of the river? To high for your docks or boat launch?

A short update would be appreciated.

Thx. in advance..

Name: Duck Haven Retreat
City: Robinson, ND
Date: Sunday May 07, 2006
Time: 01:21:30 AM

Hunting_Talk

Duck Haven Retreat is in the small town of Robinson, ND. We are in zone one and considered the best duck and goose hunting in the state. There are also plenty of pheasants and grouse to fill in the extra time. Rent our lodge with 3,000 acres of your own private hunting land. The land has large and small sloughs, large water and small water. Cropland and hay land. We have two weeks left. The lodge is a completely furnished house and sleeps up to 8. If interested give me a quick reply at ponytail@bektel.com.

Name: Duck Haven Retreat
City: Robinson, ND
Date: Sunday May 07, 2006
Time: 01:20:07 AM

Hunting_Talk

Duck Haven Retreat is in the small town of Robinson, ND. We are in zone one and considered the best duck and goose hunting in the state. There are also plenty of pheasants and grouse to fill in the extra time. Rent our lodge with 3,000 acres of your own private hunting land. The land has large and small sloughs, large water and small water. Cropland and hay land. We have two weeks left. The lodge is a completely furnished house and sleeps up to 8. If interested give me a quick reply at ponytail@bektel.com.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday May 05, 2006
Time: 11:18:40 PM

Red_River

Frogs are a great bait. I like to use them towards later summer when the frogs start moving. You will know this when you start seeing dead frogs on the roads. I like fresh frogs and have even had good luck on frogs that have been dead a few days and frozen and reused. Give it a try but also have other bait since any bait is a hit or miss. Good Luck

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Jake
city: Fargo
Area: Fargo
Date: Friday May 05, 2006
Time: 12:17:41 PM

Red_River

I hear a lot of people using frogs, I've heard live, dead, smashed, and even leggless. How do most of you fish them? I grew up fishing cats on the Mississippi but never have used frogs.

name: Mike
city: Wahpeton
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday May 03, 2006
Time: 02:27:52 PM

Red_River

Sounds like a good time. Catching a nice cat is one thing, but to catch multiple nice cat's is another. I will have to take a trip.

name: Aberz
city: Lansford
Date: Tuesday May 02, 2006
Time: 10:25:05 PM

Lake_Darling

Went to green on April 29th. Under the bridge casting with some daredevils got a few nice fish.

Name: Tony
City: Zimmerman,MN
Date: Monday May 01, 2006
Time: 04:44:05 PM

Hunting_Talk

Hey Im looking to take a prairie dog hunting trip.Any good spots to go to?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Saturday April 29, 2006
Time: 06:05:34 PM

Red_River

If this summer is anything like last summer, you had better be ready. On one trip we landed 14 cats over 15 lbs with the biggest around 22. The next day we fished the same spot and landed a 28lber. Just can't wait to see how this summer pans out. Should be a good one with all the high water up North.

name: Mike
city: Wahpeton
Area: Wahpeton
Date: Thursday April 27, 2006
Time: 03:34:32 PM

Red_River

I really should move upstream where the cats get bigger, how common is a 20+ cat in the summer around the Grand Forks area?

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Sunday April 23, 2006
Time: 09:21:21 PM

Red_River

Depending on water temps Catfish spawn sometime around mid June to early July. It could be sooner or later but it really depends on the weather we have had and the water temps.

name: Tom
city: Mayville
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Sunday April 23, 2006
Time: 04:19:33 PM

Red_River

Was out yesterday near the north Forks boat ramp and caught 9, 12, and 17 lb catfish. Father is out today and caught 12, 2 17 pounders and a 19 lb

name: Mike
city: Wahpeton
Area: Wahpeton
Date: Sunday April 23, 2006
Time: 12:21:50 PM

Red_River

Don't Catfish spawn in July? I just caught a 10 lb'er and she had eggs already???

Name: dan
City: St. Joseph
Remote Name: 64.136.49.227
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Date: Tuesday April 18, 2006
Time: 01:54:05 AM

Missouri_River

I want to now if anyone has caought fish in the platt river. MO near Savanah, mo.apnav@netzero,com

name: Roger
city: Fisher MN
Date: 04/16/2006
Time: 08:57:15 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

When does the ice go out on DL 2006 and when it does where is a good place for the eyes??????????

Name: Adam
City: Minot
Date: Wednesday April 12, 2006
Time: 12:41:50 PM

Hunting_Talk

I need a place to have some good and fun bow hunting this fall. does anybody know of anywhere to go around town

Name: Adam
City: Minot
Date: Wednesday April 12, 2006
Time: 12:41:02 PM

Hunting_Talk

I need a place to have some good and fun bow hunting this fall. does anybody know of anywhere to go around town

name: JUSTFISHIN
city: Rice Lake, WI
Date: 04/11/2006
Time: 09:14:36 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Well, our first trip to Devils Lake was fun. We did catch a few good eyes, mostly in open water. Lots of pike, but all under 12 lbs. Ed's Bait . . . . . NO HELP!

Name: Travis Gonia
City: Centralia WA
Date: Saturday April 08, 2006
Time: 06:12:27 PM

Hunting_Talk

I am looking for some info for some hunts in late november. Me and a group of guys are going to Mott ND, for some pheasents but are looking to find some waterfowl to hunt in the down time close by. Would like to hear back on some places to go and check out. Thanks Travis

Name: Greg
City: Minot
Date: Wednesday April 05, 2006
Time: 11:42:04 PM

Hunting_Talk

Hi, are there any areas near minot that are decent for finding prairie dogs?

name: JUSTFISHIN
city: RICE LAKE,WI
Date: 04/03/2006
Time: 06:50:57 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

IS THE FISHING THAT BAD RIGHT NOW? I HEARD THAT THE PIKE AND EYES WERE GOOD THE LAST FEW DAYS OR SO. IS IT B.S. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

name: Kenneth
city: Riverdale
Date: 03/31/2006
Time: 10:31:45 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I am looking for a place to rent for a group of fishermen around June 2-6 call me at 654-7623 or e-mail me at skharaseth@beumidco.net Thanks

Ken Haraseth P.O. Box 605 Riverdale, ND 58565

name: Aaron
city: Moorhead
Date: Thursday March 30, 2006
Time: 04:56:09 PM

Fishing_talk

I fish allot on the Red River by Moorhead for walleys and catch some here and there but mainly other fish (Bullheads,catfish,goldeye,). Does anyone know of any tactics or what kind of presintation i could use that works best for spring and summer walleys .

Thanks Aaron

name: Aaron
city: Moorhead/fargo
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday March 30, 2006
Time: 09:24:18 AM

Red_River

Was out last night for walleys using minnows fishing off the bottom butdidn't catch any. Any suggestions or tips for river walleys

name: Zach Manning
city: Moorhead
Date: 03/29/2006
Time: 03:34:16 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I was just out to Devils Lake this past weekend and had pretty good luck fishing for dorkfish! If you head out that way soon its worth your time! P.S. Use a dorkscope to aid in spotting fish!

name: Zach Manning
city: Moorhead
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 03/29/2006
Time: 03:28:43 PM

Small_Lakes

I absolutely hammered the brown trout on dry flies. One muskie hit a wet nymph but snapped my tippet. A mallard went after my fly one time but I scared him away before he could get it. I tied into a snapping turtle near shore but my net was too small. Also saw an eel pout/perch hybrid swim. It was an experience of a lifetime i only had read about!

name: Aaron
city: Georgetown
Area: Fargo
Date: Wednesday March 29, 2006
Time: 02:07:46 PM

Red_River

cant wait for spring walleys. I catch below the North dam in Moorhead/Fargo

name: JUSTFISHIN
city: Rice Lake, WI
Date: 03/27/2006
Time: 11:54:16 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

coming out to DL April 6th, ice be ok or not

name: lance
city: e grand forks
Date: Friday March 24, 2006
Time: 12:27:52 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

What is the deal with no access to the lake??I heard the corp doesnt allow motorized vehicle access to the lake.So how do you get your boat in or ice fish?I am an avid fisherman that was considering moving to this area,but if this is true I guarantee I wont be!I'm way too use to having access to any or all parts of a lake.

name: Zachary Manning
city: Moorhead
lake_river: Alkaline Lake
Date: 03/24/2006
Time: 11:50:12 AM

Small_Lakes

The trout were hitting good today! Also worth noting four sea bass. They all hit topwater plugs. Bait was hard to come by so I netted some shrimp scampy with a seine in shallow water. Also snagged one eel pout but threw it back.

Name: Coondog
City: Platte City
Remote Name: 12.216.139.11
Remote User:
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Date: Thursday March 23, 2006
Time: 10:37:55 PM

Missouri_River

Are the flatheads hitting yet on the Missouri. I assume the channels are????

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Wednesday March 22, 2006
Time: 11:39:59 PM

Red_River

The farther North you go the bigger the cats go. You can catch big cats South of Fargo but they are not as common as downstream. You will have to wait until the water gets back within its banks before you give it a try. May should be great this summer. Hope this helps you out some.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: Aaron Johnson
city: New York Mills
Area: Comment
Date: Wednesday March 22, 2006
Time: 07:33:33 PM

Red_River

Just moved up here from the cities and I am interested in fishing the Red. How soon until it is worth heading over their? IS it worh going to Whapaton or is the Grand Forks area better. Any help would be appriciated.

name: Walleye
city: Minnewaukan
Date: 03/22/2006
Time: 10:48:11 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Hey, sorry to burst your bubble but there is no where on the flats that is 32 ft. So maybe you want to revise your story.

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Tuesday March 21, 2006
Time: 12:26:32 AM

Red_River

That all depends on the spring melt. May can be a great time to fish with the water warming up. Throw the stink bait out and go with a fresh cutbait in the spring. Cats in the spring are looking for something fresh. Hope that helps you out.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

Name: haily
City: Livermore
Date: Monday March 20, 2006
Time: 12:24:37 PM

Hunting_Talk

i kill all the frecin fish i want

name: Brian Evans
city: Bottineau
Area: Comment
Date: Sunday March 19, 2006
Time: 12:48:19 PM

Red_River

Was wanting to know when the cats start biting on the Red near Drayton? Last year I fished it for the 1st time (in August), caught some nice fish under the bridge. I moved to ND from St Louis 2 years ago didn't have to worry about ice down there. When do the cats start biting here. Normally I use stink bait. Can't wait til it warms up. I wish the river was a bit closer than Bottineau.

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Comment
Date: Thursday March 16, 2006
Time: 11:39:18 PM

Red_River

icatchbigcats: The ice on the Lake is NO problem. The ice around Selkirk and Lockport is 12" blue ice and about 2" of slush ice. All kinds of vehicles still driving on the river and lake.

Hope to see U. Where are U staying?

Name: Nick Bisby
City: parkville
Remote Name: 69.76.172.188
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Date: Tuesday March 14, 2006
Time: 03:53:22 PM

Missouri_River

I wanted to know if anybody fishes during early march and if you have to have a licence.

Name: Fred G. Hill
City: North Pole, Alaska
Date: Monday March 13, 2006
Time: 07:01:54 PM

Hunting_Talk

I am interested in the a spring goose hunt and would like to find someone to contact for the information and possibly to arrange a hunt. I was given a name of a man has who done this in the past, John DeVeries, I am not sure of the spelling. If anyone has some information I would appreciate it. Thanks, Fred

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Sunday March 12, 2006
Time: 11:49:38 PM

Red_River

Glad to see your still around icatchbigcats. Hows things going for you, good I hope. Hope to see you up this way this summer. Look for me in a newer boat this year I'm in a green fishhawk. Hope to see you this summer.

Kent Hollands http://trophycatadventures.com/

name: dakota
city: clare
Date: Friday March 10, 2006
Time: 04:25:22 PM

Stump_Lake

the state is ok but the lake sucks because i only caught one eye

name: icatchbigcats
city: Harwood
Area: Canada
Date: Wednesday March 08, 2006
Time: 12:19:41 PM

Red_River

Hey Canuck!

Hows the ice on the river? Will it be there in a couple of weeks? I am planning a trip up there the weekend of the 25th.

Lets us know how they are biting!

Thanks,

Dennis

name: hockey
city: des moines,IA
Date: Wednesday March 08, 2006
Time: 11:25:30 AM

Fishing_talk

where is there any good fishing for yellow perch,beside's devil lake

thanks hockey

name: Aaron
city: Spooner WI
Date: 03/07/2006
Time: 03:43:51 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Me and my buddies are planning a trip to Devils Lake on Thursday and I was just wondering if and what the fishing report was?

name: Berdnt Gullickson
city: Anchorage
lake_river: Patterson Lake
Date: 03/04/2006
Time: 12:17:04 AM

Small_Lakes

I caught two rainbow trout and four johnny darters all in shallow water. I then moved to deeper water and caught something that looked like a paddlefish.

name: Berdnt Gullickson
city: Anchorage
lake_river: Patterson Lake
Date: 03/04/2006
Time: 12:17:03 AM

Small_Lakes

I caught two rainbow trout and four johnny darters all in shallow water. I then moved to deeper water and caught something that looked like a paddlefish.

name: perchslayer
city: grand forks
Date: Friday March 03, 2006
Time: 07:49:09 PM

Lake_Laretta

still some nice perch in there, i went today and came back with 12 couldnt have done it with out the vexilar, marked a ton of BIG northerns also

name: eyeslayer
city: grand forks
Date: 03/03/2006
Time: 07:45:35 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

just got back from DL and hammered them in 32 feet with a rock bottom in the flats,vexilar is a must didnt even bring live bait on the ice just jigging rapalas, headin out again tomorow and sunday

name: John
city: Green Bay,WI
Date: 03/01/2006
Time: 10:33:50 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I talked my buddy into hiring the perch patrol for 3 days - Feb 13,14,15. He won't go anywhere with me anymore. We cut the trip short; the perch fishing was that bad. Total take for 2 people under the direction of 5 or 6 guides - 1 walleye and 1 perch (the perch patrol guys caught about 15 perch in the two days between the 5 or 6 of them). The guides were very nice, but the perch fishing was the worst in my life. We went to Winni last year and got our limit of 20 each for 2 days. At Devil's Lake, I brought my vs 460 camera along and didn't see one perch on the screen. The story I got is that the perch fishing has been bad for awhile there. Had I known this, I never would have gone. Cost me $750 a fish and 26 hours on a train.

Name: Tom
City: Inver Grove Hgts
Date: Monday February 27, 2006
Time: 06:52:44 PM

Hunting_Talk

I am interested in hunting parire dogs in June with my son. Are there any good places to hunt on the eastern side on the state? Grand Forks area? I have a friend in Rugby. Would that be a better area? Does anyone have small acres of land for sale or lease for dog hunting? Please let me know. Thanks Golfguy4@comcast.net

Name: Tom
City: Inver Grove Hgts
Date: Monday February 27, 2006
Time: 06:48:17 PM

Hunting_Talk

I am interested in hunting parire dogs in June with my son. Are there any good places to hunt on the eastern side on the state? Grand Forks area? I have a friend in Rugby. Would that be a better area? Does anyone have small acres of land for sale or lease for dog hunting? Please let me know. Thanks

name: TLYER NELSON
city: COTTAGE GROVE WI
Date: 02/26/2006
Time: 09:02:12 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

IM JUST WONDERING A GOOD RESORT TO FISH AT WHERE I CAN GET GOOD WALLEYES?

name: fishing man
city: grandforks
Date: Thursday February 23, 2006
Time: 04:42:52 PM

Lake_Laretta

Hoes the fishing going . would like to try laretta this weekend.

Name: Rex
City: S. Dakota
Date: Thursday February 23, 2006
Time: 09:50:48 AM

Hunting_Talk

I am looking to buy/lease some water (sloughs,potholes, etc) for the upcoming waterfowl season. I would just like a small area to spread some decoys,let my dog roam, and possibly shoot some mallards. I have no interest in deer or pheasant hunting on the land.

Hunter@writeme.com

name: fishing man
city: grand forks
lake_river: Larimore Dam
Date: 02/22/2006
Time: 12:43:05 PM

Small_Lakes

I went out there this weekend and i would have to say who ever owns that place needes to restock it. I wont be going back there till they do.

name: fishing man
city: grand forks
Date: Wednesday February 22, 2006
Time: 12:38:26 PM

Lake_Laretta

Can anyone tell me if you can still get there by driving?

name: Ron
city: Grand Forks
Date: Monday February 20, 2006
Time: 11:43:24 PM

Lake_Laretta

Thanks Curt I talked to a friend from that area and he was there on Sunday, 19 Feb and he said they were doing okay. He said Herring was working well on tip-ups and they were even catching them in a foot of water and they were the only ones on the lake. He said they cut a couple open and they were full of Minnows, but still had good luck he mentioned that the ice was at least 30 inches where they were fishing, but noticed water in the tire tracks when leaving. My friend and my family plan on going this weekend if everything goes okay I know I won't be telling anybody so we can have some luck again.

name: curt
city: peters
Date: Sunday February 19, 2006
Time: 07:18:48 PM

Lake_Laretta

Ron, sorry for the spelling, was in a hurry.

name: curt w
city: petersburg nd
Date: Sunday February 19, 2006
Time: 07:16:38 PM

Lake_Laretta

RON, the way to get there is to take hwy 2 west about two miles west of michigan to 114th ave NE then travel four or five miles or so north and you'll see it to the west (left). have been fishing there for some years now. i like in california but i am comming up on tuesday to get some fishing in. The Northerns usual bite herring usualy best on tip-ups in shollow water. three to six feet. but like i sayed i havn't been there for some time and you won't get much out of anyone after the 2000-2001 ice fishing season when everyone came from a thousand miles to fish the lake. surprised there are any fish left. i don't know what the roads are like but after this cold spell that whent through the ice shoulg be good. i always bring some rope and ice picks. better same than sorry. Good luck to you and mybe i'll see you out there if DL isn't bitting.

name: Ron
city: Grand Forks
Date: Sunday February 19, 2006
Time: 09:45:04 AM

Lake_Laretta

How does one get to the Lake Laretta? I have herd the fish have been biting and haven't had any luck at other places and my 2 sons are getting impatient not catching anything worth while this year.

Can one get close enough to walk to the lake since I don't have a truck? What are the Northerns biting on?

Name: Matt
City: Brainerd
Date: Monday February 13, 2006
Time: 09:15:34 PM

Hunting_Talk

I take a yearly trip out to North dakota Prarie Dog hunting and usually have very good success. The fall of 2004 the ranch I hunted on manage to dramactically reduce the population of the dog colonies they had. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find new towns to hunt? Anything would be greatly appreciated. i_got_ocd@yahoo.com

Name: Chris
City: St. Louis
Date: Sunday February 12, 2006
Time: 04:37:26 PM

Hunting_Talk

Can anyone out there help me. I have an opportunity to come to Fargo North Dakota during the 06 Duck season. A friend has a family that farms 1,000 + acres about 45 miles west of Fargo. Do you think this area would be good for duck hunting? I have not been able to speak to the land owners myself as I am tagging along with my friend who is not a hunter. I asked him to find out if they have water on the property (pot holes, ponds, etc.) and he said they have an area they call a "swamp". Does this sound like a good duck hunting spot. Is this area part of what we hear referred to as the Praire Pot Hole Region? Thanks - Chris

name: Bill
city: Fargo
Date: 02/12/2006
Time: 04:26:52 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

What is the mercury level in the fish in Devil's lake? I noticed someone asked that a while back and no one answered.

Name: Nate
City: Nebraska
Date: Sunday February 12, 2006
Time: 11:05:51 AM

Hunting_Talk

I hope not to not run into the anti-resident hunters contingency with this question. But a 20-year old upland dream will take place later October 2006 around the Wishek N. Dakota area. Some close friends/dog training enthusiasts are at a point in their lives where we can finally partake in a hunt outside our own comfort zones. I personally don't care if I don't shoulder the shotgun on a single bird but am rather looking forward to the the dog work and being with friends for a handful of days. Was curious to see if there are individuals willing to share their experiences upland bird hunting in the Wishek area? Not looking for the X spot or names just general information to help me get through these winter long days.

Much appreciated.

name: Lee
city: Grand Forks AFB
lake_river: English Coulee-Grand Forks
Date: 02/11/2006
Time: 08:37:07 PM

Small_Lakes

Was out on the middle pond, near the inlet and caught 2 nice size pike and a few small perch. Got stuck on the way out though! Can't wait to put a small boat out there this spring/summer.

name: JAM
city: Grand Forks
Date: 02/10/2006
Time: 05:33:21 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

We went to devils lake last week end and right when we were getting ready to leave i hooked a nice one. We are going back tomorrow and sunday. get back with you and tell you how it went.

name: Quent P.
city: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: 02/10/2006
Time: 10:15:15 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Fished with Perch Patrol on Friday Jan.27th 3 of us we fished about 8 hours caught 7 nice eyes and lost at least 7 more. Was consideres good day fishing. Perch Patrol was great. Fished firemans tournament next with no bites.

Name: rex
City: bismark
Date: Thursday February 09, 2006
Time: 12:12:28 PM

Hunting_Talk

I wonder why our State is so against Non Resident hunters. It seems other States have allowed out of staters to hunt while contributing alot to the economy. Last spring I went fishing and turkey hunting in Florida along with doing a day at Mickey Park and spent alot of money and it was really cool. My friends can't come to our State and hunt without a ton of restrictions and bull..........Maybe we should look at what other states are doing and follow a formula for success. Ours isn't working.... Stuck in old ways that lead to a poorer state. Rex

name: Jim E
city: Sidney MT
Date: 02/09/2006
Time: 11:03:00 AM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

I am going to Devils lake at the end of Feb ,Why is the perch fishing so slow this year , we went to Devils lake last year and just kill on perch and eyes

name: timO
city: randall minn.
Date: 02/07/2006
Time: 07:11:10 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Anyone going to Devil's Lake----Here's my report.

There was four of us we just got back. The resortand owner was great. Woodland Resort and we would recomend it highly. We were there for three days,we fished from dark to dark. Catch 8 walleyes out of four guys. Talked to some guys from Ills. and asked them where the pearch were---they just laughed and said there are none any more. So go at your own risk--you'ved been warned. It sure wasn't worth the six hr. drive. Guess we'll stay in MN. and fish. If you go---GOOD LUCK--- you'll need it.

name: timO
city: randall minn.
Date: 02/07/2006
Time: 07:10:05 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Anyone going to Devil's Lake----Here's my report.

There was four of us we just got back. The resortand owner was great. Woodland Resort and we would recomend it highly. We were there for three days,we fished from dark to dark. Catch 8 walleyes out of four guys. Talked to some guys from Ills. and asked them where the pearch were---they just laughed and said there are none any more. So go at your own risk--you'ved been warned. It sure wasn't worth the six hr. drive. Guess we'll stay in MN. and fish. If you go---GOOD LUCK--- you'll need it.

Name: pedro
City: mason
Date: Monday February 06, 2006
Time: 11:34:45 AM

Hunting_Talk

i dont think the hunting age should be reduced to 8 years old

Name: John Dudinske
City: Manitwoc
Date: Monday February 06, 2006
Time: 11:24:33 AM

Hunting_Talk

I believe if the DNR reduces the price of the tags and licenses more people would buy them. Many of my friends dont but tags because they arent always sure that theyll make it outin the woods that season. If they reduce it theyll make more money on tags.

name: Canuck
city: Lockport
Area: Comment
Date: Sunday February 05, 2006
Time: 10:07:13 PM

Red_River

Kent: What, put your fishing gear away? Yes, I miss the kitties but the eyes are starting to show up again and then the pike action picks up as the winter wears on. I never really put my fishing gear away just change tackle.

name: coryf
city: newtown
Date: Thursday February 02, 2006
Time: 10:33:50 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

newtown area hits good, walleye hits either soft of hard depending of attitude, sometimes hard hit (caught6lbs.), or soft, whereas they just nibble on i, then set hook!!!!!!!!!

name: whitney
city: twinbuttes
Date: Thursday February 02, 2006
Time: 10:28:32 PM

Lake_Sakakawea

there hitin about 17 to 25 w/ lota wind for the tip ups!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: sam
City: northwood Ia.
Date: Wednesday February 01, 2006
Time: 09:55:12 AM

Hunting_Talk

I was just wondering where the best place to go coyote hunting out there would be? like is there more of them in this part or that part. and how you go about getting permission to hunt out there? trying to find out who owns the ground and stuff. any help would be great thanks sam

name: joe dirt
city: jamestown
Lake: Pipestem Reservoir
Date: Saturday January 28, 2006
Time: 06:06:04 PM

Jamestown

went to pipestem dam and cought a 38 pound northern right at the end going right and i was ice fishing jan 25 2006 its on my wall

name: Kent Hollands
city: Grand Forks
Area: Grand Forks
Date: Friday January 27, 2006
Time: 08:39:59 AM

Red_River

So is mighty slow around here. Whats everyone up to these days. Anyone fishing, or is the gear put away until spring.

name: Bill
city: Tolna
Date: Thursday January 26, 2006
Time: 02:15:38 PM

Stump_Lake

Been out to stump last 4 weekends in a row, and the bite has been almost nil, 3 small eyes in about 16 hrs of fishing, time to go else where. Bill K.

name: Paul Scott
city: Grand Forks
Date: Thursday January 26, 2006
Time: 11:52:12 AM

Fishing_talk

I am having trouble finding a list of all the catfish tournaments scheduled for 2006 season in Dakota and the surrounding states. I know there will be two tournaments held in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, on the Red River. I also have heard that a huge professional tournament will be held in Lockport on the Red River. Does anyone have information about any other catfish tournaments being held in the area? I also fish carp tournaments, so I would be interested in that information too.

If you have some info about catfish and/or carp tournaments, please send me an email at the address below.

Pasasap2@yahoo.com

name: Brad Durick
city: Grand Forks
Date: 01/24/2006
Time: 04:55:57 PM

Devils_Lake_Fishing

Ice was about 2 feet and solid. Snow wasn't an issue when I was there. should be no problem driving on.