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Van Hook Walleye Fishing Report
July 26, 2010
First I must apologize for not publishing a fishing report since June
17th. It is difficult for me to say but I was wrong for not publishing reports
even when fishing is tough. WAS tough is the correct term! THE BITE IS
ON!!!! The fishing really picked up about 10 days ago and I was reluctant
to report the bite in fear that it was a false start. Hey, good news, fish are
now everywhere. They’re shallow, they’re deep and they’re catchable
with most presentations. The walleye have put the feedbag on. Lots of
fish are being taken in Shell Creek (check out Greg Schoenig’s report
on Fishing Buddy). We’re catching nice walleye in the far north end of
the arm in 12 to 14 feet of water on spinners and crawlers. Some of
nicer fish are now relating to deeper humps and can be found in 25 to
35 feet of water. Some folks have been taking nice limits before noon on
those deep humps and don’t have to fight the shallow water boat traffic.
Trust me, combat fishing is not a lot of fun. Come to Van Hook and get
ready for that welcome tug on the end of the line. Now is a great time to
bring the kids fishing.
Thanks for reading today and...always keep in mind that catching
walleye is a fantastic experience, but the real joy is in the good times
spent with friends and family. The Van Hook Guide Service will always
do our best to help you out and put you on good fish whether you are in
our boat or in your own. Please keep conservation in mind; keep the fish
you’ll use and release the rest. We’ll have good fishing all summer and
everyone should be able to have plenty of fish for dinner.
Don’t forget to stop in at Van Hook Bait and Tackle for the latest hot off
the water information and tips. Check out the hot spots map on the wall
and/or ask...we will give you the straight scoop. Remember, the Van
Hook Guides are a friendly bunch and we’re always willing to help you
out. If you have any questions, you can always email me and I’ll answer
promptly with the most up to date info. If you’re on the water and the
walleye are being difficult, feel free to come over and ask any of our
guides what we’re doing. We’re happy to help. See you on the water,
and please, most of all, be careful out there.
~ Evan
July 26, 2010
First I must apologize for not publishing a fishing report since June
17th. It is difficult for me to say but I was wrong for not publishing reports
even when fishing is tough. WAS tough is the correct term! THE BITE IS
ON!!!! The fishing really picked up about 10 days ago and I was reluctant
to report the bite in fear that it was a false start. Hey, good news, fish are
now everywhere. They’re shallow, they’re deep and they’re catchable
with most presentations. The walleye have put the feedbag on. Lots of
fish are being taken in Shell Creek (check out Greg Schoenig’s report
on Fishing Buddy). We’re catching nice walleye in the far north end of
the arm in 12 to 14 feet of water on spinners and crawlers. Some of
nicer fish are now relating to deeper humps and can be found in 25 to
35 feet of water. Some folks have been taking nice limits before noon on
those deep humps and don’t have to fight the shallow water boat traffic.
Trust me, combat fishing is not a lot of fun. Come to Van Hook and get
ready for that welcome tug on the end of the line. Now is a great time to
bring the kids fishing.
Thanks for reading today and...always keep in mind that catching
walleye is a fantastic experience, but the real joy is in the good times
spent with friends and family. The Van Hook Guide Service will always
do our best to help you out and put you on good fish whether you are in
our boat or in your own. Please keep conservation in mind; keep the fish
you’ll use and release the rest. We’ll have good fishing all summer and
everyone should be able to have plenty of fish for dinner.
Don’t forget to stop in at Van Hook Bait and Tackle for the latest hot off
the water information and tips. Check out the hot spots map on the wall
and/or ask...we will give you the straight scoop. Remember, the Van
Hook Guides are a friendly bunch and we’re always willing to help you
out. If you have any questions, you can always email me and I’ll answer
promptly with the most up to date info. If you’re on the water and the
walleye are being difficult, feel free to come over and ask any of our
guides what we’re doing. We’re happy to help. See you on the water,
and please, most of all, be careful out there.
~ Evan
| VAN HOOK Guide Service Walleye Fishing Report |
Lake Sakakawea Water Levels
July 26, 2010
Sometimes they say to be
careful what you ask for. We ask
for water and now we’ve got it.
Would you believe that people
are complaining about all the
water and how hard it is to find
fish? Would you believe
those fish are hiding in all the
trees?
Today’s lake level is 1850.6.
Just 3 ½ feet from the spillway.
Pretty awesome.
Now, put a date on your
calendar, make it 5 years from
today and see then what a
fantastic year of fishing we have.
That will be one of the best
fishing years in the history of
Sakakawea.
Don’t forget, you can keep an
eye on the water levels by
checking the corps web site at
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Missouri River Basin, Water
Management Division
http://www.nwd-mr.usace.army.
mil/rcc/reports/showrep.cgi?
3MRDTAP7.
July 26, 2010
Sometimes they say to be
careful what you ask for. We ask
for water and now we’ve got it.
Would you believe that people
are complaining about all the
water and how hard it is to find
fish? Would you believe
those fish are hiding in all the
trees?
Today’s lake level is 1850.6.
Just 3 ½ feet from the spillway.
Pretty awesome.
Now, put a date on your
calendar, make it 5 years from
today and see then what a
fantastic year of fishing we have.
That will be one of the best
fishing years in the history of
Sakakawea.
Don’t forget, you can keep an
eye on the water levels by
checking the corps web site at
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Missouri River Basin, Water
Management Division
http://www.nwd-mr.usace.army.
mil/rcc/reports/showrep.cgi?
3MRDTAP7.
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Van Hook Boat Ramps and Docks
July 26, 2010
All is well and nothing but good news to report. Van
Hook is back to all 3 boat ramps being in service with
protection from the wind always available at one of the
ramps. You also won’t have to worry about backing
down a long ramp anymore. It’s about a car length
down the ramp to the water. There is plenty of parking
available in the vicinity of the ramps as well as public
rest rooms beside the parking lot and the fish cleaning
station right there.
And lots of people thought we would never see the
day come that all of our facilities would be usable. I’ve
also been around checking out some of the other
areas and can tell you that the New Town Marina ramp
is very usable. It now appears that there is plenty of
water all the way out of Sanish Bay without fear of
submerged trees. Keep an eye out for floating debris.
With the water rising to new highs, lots of logs and
debris are being washed into the lake. Hazardous
conditions will prevail for some time. The casino
ramp is also being utilized.
For those of you who have the need, we do have a
dry, land-based dock for getting into the boat while on
shore. Simply drive up to it, walk up the ramp and step
into your boat. The only trick is making sure you have
somebody to drive you to the water so you can launch.
Needless to say, if you’re alone this does not work
well; so please as: any one of us would be happy to
help.
July 26, 2010
All is well and nothing but good news to report. Van
Hook is back to all 3 boat ramps being in service with
protection from the wind always available at one of the
ramps. You also won’t have to worry about backing
down a long ramp anymore. It’s about a car length
down the ramp to the water. There is plenty of parking
available in the vicinity of the ramps as well as public
rest rooms beside the parking lot and the fish cleaning
station right there.
And lots of people thought we would never see the
day come that all of our facilities would be usable. I’ve
also been around checking out some of the other
areas and can tell you that the New Town Marina ramp
is very usable. It now appears that there is plenty of
water all the way out of Sanish Bay without fear of
submerged trees. Keep an eye out for floating debris.
With the water rising to new highs, lots of logs and
debris are being washed into the lake. Hazardous
conditions will prevail for some time. The casino
ramp is also being utilized.
For those of you who have the need, we do have a
dry, land-based dock for getting into the boat while on
shore. Simply drive up to it, walk up the ramp and step
into your boat. The only trick is making sure you have
somebody to drive you to the water so you can launch.
Needless to say, if you’re alone this does not work
well; so please as: any one of us would be happy to
help.
Nine year-old Victoria Scroggins, Osage Beach, MO, in the boat
with Grandma & Grandpa during a Lake Sakakawea vacation in
May 2019. Grandma and Grandpa Barker are extremely
proud--and Victoria is ready for more! ...*smiles*...
with Grandma & Grandpa during a Lake Sakakawea vacation in
May 2019. Grandma and Grandpa Barker are extremely
proud--and Victoria is ready for more! ...*smiles*...
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