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
71
Good
Mar
68
Good
Apr
70
Good
May
71
Good
Jun
70
Good
Jul
67
Good
Aug
71
Good
Sep
72
Good
Oct
72
Good
Nov
73
Good
Dec
68
Good
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