Lake Oahe
Lake Oahe is a lake in North Dakota. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
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Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Oahe is a lake in North Dakota.
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
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Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Oahe is a large reservoir behind the Oahe Dam on the Missouri River; it begins in central South Dakota and continues north into North Dakota in the United States. The lake has an area of 370,000 acres (1,500 km2) and a maximum depth of 205 ft (62 m). By volume, it is the fourth-largest reservoir in the US. Lake Oahe has a length of approximately 231 mi (372 km) and has a shoreline of 2,250 mi (3,620 km). 51 recreation areas are located along Lake Oahe, and 1.5 million people visit the reservoir every year. The lake is named for the 1874 Oahe Indian Mission.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Oahe?
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Oahe?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Oahe?
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
What is biting at Lake Oahe right now?
Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 21%.