Fish Activity for Lake Sakakawea

Based on fish activity forecast, today is good time to go fishing in North Dakota, Lake Sakakawea with a fish activity scores of 41.

Best times to go fishing are the following:

From 04:04 to 06:34
From 16:27 to 18:57

Second best times to go fishing are the following:

From 13:10 to 14:40
From 20:45 to 22:15

Fish activity tip

The fish activity algorithm is calculated based on solunar theory, tides and other factors. Tides create water movement that triggers feeding behavior, while solunar periods pinpoint optimal feeding times. Additionally, falling barometric pressure, signaling approaching weather changes, increases fish activity. Our fish activity algorithm combines these factors, assisting anglers in making informed decisions for more productive fishing trips.

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Lake depths for Lake Sakakawea

Discover what’s beneath the surface of Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota. Lake depths layer reveals detailed underwater shapes, helping you visualize drop-offs, flats, and deep holes that affect fish behavior.

Lake Depths tip

Fish love structure! Use underwater depth contours & bathymetric data to locate points and ledges where baitfish gather—and where big predators are waiting. A quick look at the depth map can turn a slow day into your best trip yet.

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Weather for Lake Sakakawea

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Solunar for Lake Sakakawea

The moon phase in Lake Sakakawea is waxing crescent. The illumination level is at 25.2% and it has been 4.9 days since the last new moon. The current distance to the moon is 405,389 km.

Today the moon rises at 13:55 and sets at 21:30 local time.

The sunrise in Lake Sakakawea today is at 08:09, while the sun sets at 19:03 local time. The dawn starts at 07:38, while dusk finishes at 19:34. The zenith, which is the highest point of the sun in Lake Sakakawea today, is at 13:36 local time.

Solunar tip

During "major" feeding times, when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, fish are more active due to heightened gravitational forces, leading to increased feeding activity. "Minor" feeding times, occurring when the moon is at a 90-degree angle to the sun, also result in improved fish activity.

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Waterway: Lake Sakakawea

47° 46.295400′, -102° 19.774200′

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