Lake Sakakawea
North Dakota — North Dakota's top walleye lake on the Missouri River
Surface Area
307,000 acres
Average Depth
60 ft
Known For
North Dakota's top walleye lake on the Missouri River
Species Confidence — Apr 2026
Water temp ~52°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Jigging.
Water temp ~52°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Spinnerbait Fishing.
Water temp ~52°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Drop Shot.
Water temp ~52°F. Core environmental data provided. Adding moon phase data would further refine feeding window predictions. Best technique: Bottom Fishing.
Seasonal Calendar — Walleye
Monthly fishing confidence for Walleye at Lake Sakakawea
Jan
74
Good
Feb
72
Good
Mar
66
Good
Apr
67
Good
May
66
Good
Jun
66
Good
Jul
74
Good
Aug
72
Good
Sep
71
Good
Oct
74
Good
Nov
72
Good
Dec
74
Good
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