Unicorns Abound.  Larger walleyes are making a fall run into the main stretch of the Missouri River and the chances to catch a big one are going up. DEO Photo by Mike Peluso. 

By Mike Peluso

The fall walleye fishing has really changed in the past couple of weeks on the Missouri River near Bismarck.  We are seeing a push of fish moving up from Lake Oahe.  Along with this push there are even a few unicorns that have shown themselves. 

The fish are extremely healthy looking even after making the trek north through the current and sand deltas. The system is overflowing with forage and the walleyes are reaping the benefits. 

If you are looking for a trophy sized walleye, the further south you go the better the chances will be of catching one.  It seems like if you are wanting a fish fry that can be done up and down the river.  However be aware that access isn’t the best with the low water and most of the ramps have the docks pulled. 

Jigs and minnows both pitched and fished vertically are working right off the main channel.  There’s nothing better than a telltale thump on a jig! 

It looks like we have some fishable weather on the way, so if you want to get out before the snow flies get ahold of me to book a trip! 

Mike Peluso is a Dakota Edge Outdoors contributing writer and a licensed ND fishing guide specializing in walleyes on the state’s premier waters.