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Angler recalls thrill of catching new pending North Dakota state record walleye Greg Power, fisheries chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Bismarck, said the big walleye was caught Saturday, March 13, on the Missouri River south of Bismarck. A game warden confirmed its weight at 16.39 pounds on a certified scale. Written By: Brad Dokken | × If confirmed, this walleye caught Saturday, March 13, by Jared Shypkoski of Dickinson, N.D., on the Missouri River south of Bismarck will be the new North Dakota state record walleye. The walleye weighed 16.39...

In North Dakota, small lakes becoming a powerhouse for walleyes Thanks to a wet cycle that has turned many sloughs into productive fisheries, anglers have never had more options for putting walleyes on the ice or in the boat. Written By: Brad Dokken | × With walleyes growing faster in North Dakota's new prairie waters, anglers have opportunities to catch good-sized fish a few years after the lake is stocked. (Photo/ North Dakota Game and Fish Department) GRAND FORKS -- Somewhere between Minnesota and Montana – without getting too specific – there’s a lake ba...

In North Dakota, small lakes becoming a powerhouse for walleyes Thanks to a wet cycle that has turned many sloughs into productive fisheries, anglers have never had more options for putting walleyes on the ice or in the boat. Written By: Brad Dokken | × With walleyes growing faster in North Dakota's new prairie waters, anglers have opportunities to catch good-sized fish a few years after the lake is stocked. (Photo/ North Dakota Game and Fish Department) GRAND FORKS -- Somewhere between Minnesota and Montana – without getting too specific – there’s a lake ba...

Thanks to a wet cycle that has turned many sloughs into productive fisheries, anglers have never had more options for putting walleyes on the ice or in the boat.

kfundingsland@minotdailynews.com Two major fishing tournaments have already changed their plans about holding competitions in North Dakota this year. The reason why? North Dakota Game and Fish has increased fees by such a large amount that it is no longer economically feasible to stage major events on North Dakota waters. In announcing the increase Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power called it an “issue of balance and fairness.” Others don’t see it that way. Since 1984 fishing tournaments in North Dakota have had to pay a 10% conservation fee, up to a maximum of $5,000. The fee is used ...