October 2, 2008- Several fishermen fished from shore toward dusk last night and caught a nice mess of walleye, including several over 2 pounds. Shore fishing is getting better as the water cools down.
Oct. 1, 2008- The walleye have slowed down biting, but fishermen report still catching a few walleye, bass and catfish. Some are catching fish from shore. There are not many boats going out right now, so there is not much to report.
August 25, 2008- The fishing on Lake Oahe continues to be good into the last days of August except for a few days when the wind and waves were strong and high. The walleye continue to bite on just about everything. Fishermen are still catching their limit and they are nice size walleye.
July 17, 2008- Fishing has been excellent with everyone catching their limit of nice size walleye. They are using night crawlers, leeches or plugs mostly. The water is high with access to the original boat dock.
June 9th, 2008- The water is rising on the Missouri, so a second boat dock is in for high water. Fishing is still excellent with most catching their limit and large fish.
May 26, 2008- Fishermen are doing well from boats and from shore. Buy bait and other supplies at West Pollock in the morning, and then stop by, after catching your limit of walleye, for a friendly drink and a delicious dinner! On Tuesdays and Saturdays, we have a two for one burger specials!
May 4, 2008- Fishermen are having really good luck and catching 8 and 9 pound walleye. Some are fishing in boats and some from shore using minnows for bait. Stop by the resort for all your fishing needs.
April 27, 2008- Walleye are biting from shore and in a boat. Catfish are biting really good from the shore also. One fisherman caught a walleye over nine pounds in the boat a few days ago by Jones Bay and is planning on having it mounted. We have plenty of minnows and night crawlers so be sure to stop by and stock up for your fishing needs.
April 20, 2008- The boat dock is in at West Pollock. Shore fishing is good by Jones Bay and Meyers Bay. Boat fishing is best by Shaw Creek and Jones Bay. Fish are biting on minnows.
April 15, 2008- The ice is off the river and several people enjoyed shore fishing this past weekend. A nice bunch of walleye were caught north of Pollock Bay.
April 7th, 2008- Jones Bay and most of the main body of the river is open. This past weekend, a few fishermen caught some nice walleye from shore. Pollock Bay by the boat dock still has some ice, but it should be open in a few days.
March 24, 2008- There is a lot of open water, especially along the shore, so the ice is no longer safe for ice fishing. The river is rising; we expect boat ramps will be easily accessible this spring. Shore fishing and boat fishing are just around the corner!
March 15, 2008- A fisherman caught a 10 pound walleye at Meyers Bay this weekend. His group also caught other walleye down south by Jones Bay. They left for the weekend only 3 short of their limit, so walleye are still biting good. Crappies are also biting in Pollock Bay by the trees.
March 9, 2008- On the west side of the river and up north, the ice is soft and there is open water in some places. The ice is still o.k. by Pollock Bay and south. After a slow start for the weekend, some fishermen caught their limit of walleye on Saturday.
March 3, 2008- Ice conditions and walleye fishing are still good. A young man caught a 9 pound walleye over the past weekend!
February 28, 2008-Ice conditions are good. Fishermen are still catching walleye. Early morning till 3 pm are the best times for fishing.
February 21, 2008-Most fishermen are catching their limit of walleye on the west side of the river driving up north of Pollock Bay.
February 10, 2008- Fisherman are still catching their limits of walleye and doing well overall.
February 3, 2008- Local fishermen had their limit of walleye this weekend. Fish are close to the edge of the river channel in all depths, from 8 feet to 28 feet. Most are fishing in Meyers Bay, north of Pollock Bay.
January 21, 2008 - The ice is good on the river. Fishing is spotty. Some are catching their limit, others are doing fair. It all depends on the spot you pick. Fishermen are mostly catching walleye, some sauger, and a few crappies.
One guy had a 10 pound and 6 pound walleyes.
December 9, 2007--The ice is good on the river for ice fishing. Pickups are driving on it. Fishermen are catching walleye, crappies, and bass through the ice in about 12 feet. Fish are mostly biting in the late afternoons and early evening.
7/28/07
Fishermen are still catching their limits in the mornings. Afternoons and evenings are slower. They are using crankbaits, or nightcrawlers or leeches. Some walleye are good size.
July 9, 2007 - Walleye fishing is great!
June 20th, 2007 - Fishing is excellent.
Sunday, May 27th, 2007 - People are coming in with their limits of fish using crank baits and bottom bouncers with minnows or worms.
April 17, 2007 - Walleyes and Northern are biting good on minnows from shoreline and boats.
April 9, 2007 - Walleyes and northern are biting well from shore using minnows and smelt for bait.
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