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Missouri River (Bismarck), ND
River in Burleigh County, North Dakota. The free-flowing Missouri River reach through Bismarck-Mandan below Garrison Dam, sandwiched between Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe. Cold, clear dam-tailwater conditions support strong walleye and sauger runs, smallmouth bass on the rock, northern pike in the backwaters, and big channel catfish, plus seasonal chinook salmon staging near the dam.
Overall bite score
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What swims here
7 tracked species in Missouri River (Bismarck), with the months each fishes best.
Water facts
USGS gage 06342500 (Missouri River at Bismarck) is live with water temperature and streamflow. Ramps: Pioneer Park, Fox Island, Misty Waters and Graner Park. Flows are dictated by Garrison Dam releases. Walleye/sauger combined 5/day (10 possession), smallmouth 5/day combined with largemouth, channel catfish 20/40 west of ND Hwy 1. Verify on the gf.nd.gov regulations page.
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