Fishing Guides in Bismarck, North Dakota
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Mike Peluso Outdoors
Come enjoy a day on the water or ice fishing with your premiere North Dakota fishing guide with trips ranging from Devils Lake, Lake Sakakwea, Oahe and the Missouri river.
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Big Muddy Guide Service
GUIDED WALLEYE FISHING CHARTERS ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE SAKAKAWEA NORTH DAKOTA, MISSOURI RIVER AND LAKE OAHE.
What's Biting in Bismarck
4 species reported in the Bismarck area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Bismarck, ND
Fishing in Bismarck in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in February
February is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in March
March is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in April
3 species are active in and around Bismarck in April: Paddlefish, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Lake Sturgeon. Book one of Bismarck's 3 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bismarck in May
4 species are active in and around Bismarck in May: Pallid Sturgeon, Paddlefish, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Lake Sturgeon. Book one of Bismarck's 3 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bismarck in June
4 species are active in and around Bismarck in June: Pallid Sturgeon, Paddlefish, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Lake Sturgeon. Book one of Bismarck's 3 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bismarck in July
3 species are active in and around Bismarck in July: Pallid Sturgeon, Paddlefish, Shovelnose Sturgeon. Book one of Bismarck's 3 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bismarck in August
1 species is active in and around Bismarck in August: Shovelnose Sturgeon. Book one of Bismarck's 3 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bismarck in September
September is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in October
October is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in November
November is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Bismarck — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bismarck
Bismarck, North Dakota offers various fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are May, June, April, July.
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What You Can Catch in Bismarck
Paddlefish
Bismarck, North Dakota, provides a unique opportunity to target Paddlefish in the upper reaches of the Missouri River system. The area around the confluence of the Missouri and Heart Rivers is a known hotspot.
Full paddlefish guide for Bismarck →Shovelnose Sturgeon
Bismarck offers anglers a chance to tangle with the resilient shovelnose sturgeon in the Missouri River. These bottom-dwelling fish are well-adapted to the river's currents and fluctuating water levels.
Full shovelnose sturgeon guide for Bismarck →Pallid Sturgeon
Targeting pallid sturgeon near Bismarck, North Dakota, means venturing onto the Missouri River, a critical habitat for this endangered species. Spring and fall are generally considered the best times to fish, as the sturgeon are more active with the changing water temperatures.
Full pallid sturgeon guide for Bismarck →Lake Sturgeon
Bismarck, North Dakota, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of sturgeon fishing, but the Missouri River here holds a healthy population of Lake Sturgeon. These ancient fish can grow to impressive sizes, offering a truly unique angling experience.
Full lake sturgeon guide for Bismarck →Fisheries near Bismarck
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