Lake Oahe
Lake Oahe is a lake in North Dakota. The main target species are Northern Pike and Walleye.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
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.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (2 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Oahe is another giant Missouri River reservoir, stretching from central South Dakota up into North Dakota behind Oahe Dam. Like its sister reservoirs on the river, it's known first for walleye, with northern pike also common along its many bays and points. The lake is long and often windy, so conditions on one end can look nothing like the other. Its size means access points and boat ramps can be well spread out, so plan around where you'll launch.
Anglers here regularly land Northern Pike and Walleye.
For Northern Pike, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
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?
The usual catches here are Northern Pike and Walleye.
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?
Northern Pike is generally most active around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Oahe right now?
Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 92%.