Chad... We did not catch any Walleyes along the dam but you could probably find Walleyes near trout on York Island and Haxby Point which isn't far from the dam. Great trip, Peter you are always welcome in my boat!
That was one of the best videos I have seen. If not the best for that lake ever. Thank you for posting. Already planing on going first week of hunting season.
There is not a lake trout population in Sakakawea but that is not to say some couldn't have washed through the dam during the high water years. You can catch king salmon along the face of the dam however, especially in the fall.
Hey Jason Mitchell, you've inspired us! 3 of us from the Grand Forks area are making this trip in 2.5 weeks. We're hoping to find some big walleye out there too. Great video!
I have fished Fort Peck all my life, move into Duck Creek or up into the Milk River Coulee, you will find great pike action or you might catch the walleye of a lifetime. The late fall is also prime time for the pike at Rock Creek and Sand Arroyo Bay. You might even get a few of those fat lakers, too.
We like to release the big fish because it takes so long for fish to get big. Lakers are a great fish to smoke but we have long days when we are on the road filming and seldom keep many fish when we are traveling.
Why do you grab them by the gills, where they breathe, if you are not keeping them? Btw, Cisco and Lakers spawn in the mid to later fall into winter fall. That's why they are so catchable, like shooting fish in a barrel. Now the ones bleeding at the gills will be extra stressed and probably will die.
Fort Peck reservoir is huge & the storms can come up quickly w/ fast winds & large swells- I've seen some scary stuff out here; you need a V hull boat at least 16' or better out here that can handle large swells & high winds; the reason I run an Arima 19' Sea Ranger is because of this...! Bass boats are a definite no-no!
Fort Peck is great water. There are no fishing lodges but there are motels, communities and campgrounds that cater to anglers. A great resource we use when traveling to this area is Montana's Missouri River Country, www.missouririver.visitmt.com Good luck if you get there, it is an incredible place.
+MerlinMoorlo you can keep some fish on Fort Peck but we recommend releasing the big fish and keeping the smaller fish. A four to five pound lake trout is a great eating fish.
At 9:40 you're netting a lunker while another whopper jumps out of the water in the background. Thanks for the video.
Just beautiful specimens!
Chad... We did not catch any Walleyes along the dam but you could probably find Walleyes near trout on York Island and Haxby Point which isn't far from the dam. Great trip, Peter you are always welcome in my boat!
That was one of the best videos I have seen. If not the best for that lake ever. Thank you for posting. Already planing on going first week of hunting season.
unbelievable! fort peck is what dreams are made of. great stuff!
This is a very well put together video, I hope to see you on the lake Jason.
Thank you for watching
There is not a lake trout population in Sakakawea but that is not to say some couldn't have washed through the dam during the high water years. You can catch king salmon along the face of the dam however, especially in the fall.
My god that looks like a great water, wish i lived in Montana. Greeting from Sweden
Bloboa I live in MT and it's beautiful but it's kinda boring in the sense of it being so small (population)
Hey Jason Mitchell, you've inspired us! 3 of us from the Grand Forks area are making this trip in 2.5 weeks. We're hoping to find some big walleye out there too. Great video!
+Andrew Rice good luck out there! Great trip that is one of our favorites.
That looks like an absolute blast. I would love to go do that sometime.
Well done!
Thx I'll try it this fall for sure
I have got to try it out this fall.
I have fished Fort Peck all my life, move into Duck Creek or up into the Milk River Coulee, you will find great pike action or you might catch the walleye of a lifetime. The late fall is also prime time for the pike at Rock Creek and Sand Arroyo Bay. You might even get a few of those fat lakers, too.
Great movie Jason! I would like to join your on your boat sometime ... ;o) Insist on Salmo!
We like to release the big fish because it takes so long for fish to get big. Lakers are a great fish to smoke but we have long days when we are on the road filming and seldom keep many fish when we are traveling.
We were trolling anywhere from ten to fifteen feet using ten pound Bionic Braid. Will have to give Duck Creek and Milk River Coulee a look.
Why do you grab them by the gills, where they breathe, if you are not keeping them?
Btw, Cisco and Lakers spawn in the mid to later fall into winter fall. That's why they are so catchable, like shooting fish in a barrel. Now the ones bleeding at the gills will be extra stressed and probably will die.
+GottaWannaDance we are gripping the gill plate to control the fish and never actually touch the gills.
Thanks for watching. There was a camera man in the boat.
Great great video. Was wondering how deep were you trolling and what test line?
Great video, did you get any Walleyes on the same troll ? Ive been wanting to try Peck for awhile now, maybe next fall. Nice catch at 9:50 very cool .
Fort Peck reservoir is huge & the storms can come up quickly w/ fast winds & large swells- I've seen some scary stuff out here; you need a V hull boat at least 16' or better out here that can handle large swells & high winds; the reason I run an Arima 19' Sea Ranger is because of this...!
Bass boats are a definite no-no!
That big one is an Arctic Char.
+cdm We wish there were Arctic Char in Fort Peck but it was a male laker in fall spawning color splendor.
Great video ... got ask .. if you're by yourself .. who's taking the video?
Would this tactic also work on lake Sakakawea?
Fort Peck is great water. There are no fishing lodges but there are motels, communities and campgrounds that cater to anglers. A great resource we use when traveling to this area is Montana's Missouri River Country, www.missouririver.visitmt.com Good luck if you get there, it is an incredible place.
you sir gained a new sub
Do they have a Fishing lodge or something connected to this fishing???
Hey Jason, were you trolling with your big motor in this video? Or a trolling motor in the bow..??
+Jack Anderson big motor, trolling 2.5 to 3 miles per hour.
does anyone know where to find big lakers towards the western part of fort peck ice fishing thanks
You can find lakers through the ice around the Hell Creek Area. The trout do get a little bit more dispersed in the winter.
Can i take home fish caught in this lake??? Or i must give it way. Can u explain about fishing laws of this lake? Im not American.
+MerlinMoorlo you can keep some fish on Fort Peck but we recommend releasing the big fish and keeping the smaller fish. A four to five pound lake trout is a great eating fish.
@@JasonMitchellOutdoors can u explain me that law or give me link to this law please.
Why did u release them?