Walleye length limits on big 3

[Bfishn]

Where does the small fish line stop. That isnt a problem across the border

Not sure but I think the natural reproduction in the river has been more than enough to supply the ND stretch of river/oahe. I think we have more of a forage problem up here, where I don’t think that’s an issue down there.

 

[johnr]

Me and everyone I fish with, never keeps under 14" unless its a bad hook or something that makes the fish not returnable to the water. We also never keep over 22-23", again unless it is effd up and not returnable.
God will make more fish, anyone who keeps bigger for the table, have at it, just not what anyone I know does.

 

[wslayer]

Under 16" or over 21" go back. Got tape marks on my rods for quick measure.

 

[Riggen&Jiggen]

Google ( Why does Lake Oahe have a 1 over 20 inch walleye size limit). Oahe has 3 main forage - Smelt, Emerald Shinners and Gizzard Shad. Sak mainly has 1 forage - Smelt and a few cisco. Do you think you would have a better chance at a 13 plus lb walleye in Lake Oahe/Missouri River or Sak? Point is that more Teener walleye are being caught in Oahe/MO river up to the Garrison dam than there are in Sak. Main reason I believe this is happening is that the SD F&G are actively managing the system for both a healthy fishery and big fish potential by instilling the 1 over 20" size restriction and adding different bait forage. I find it funny how our ND G&F is basically saying they keep fishing regulations simple so people don't get confused. That is just an excuse to save the dept. money so they don't have to spend more time checking peoples catches. I agree with what they say about the health of the fisheries in ND but it would be nice to have Sak managed to produce more teener sized walleye.

 

[walleyewanker]

Hard to get cheeks unless you keep thr big ones

 

[ND58201]

Google ( Why does Lake Oahe have a 1 over 20 inch walleye size limit). Oahe has 3 main forage - Smelt, Emerald Shinners and Gizzard Shad. Sak mainly has 1 forage - Smelt and a few cisco. Do you think you would have a better chance at a 13 plus lb walleye in Lake Oahe/Missouri River or Sak? Point is that more Teener walleye are being caught in Oahe/MO river up to the Garrison dam than there are in Sak. Main reason I believe this is happening is that the SD F&G are actively managing the system for both a healthy fishery and big fish potential by instilling the 1 over 20" size restriction and adding different bait forage. I find it funny how our ND G&F is basically saying they keep fishing regulations simple so people don't get confused. That is just an excuse to save the dept. money so they don't have to spend more time checking peoples catches. I agree with what they say about the health of the fisheries in ND but it would be nice to have Sak managed to produce more teener sized walleye.

So what happens when 12-13lb are common? You will bitch to further Restrict and make more15lbers? There are already fish in Sak this size. If you are a great fisherman go out and catch one. Or are you just looking for an easy “teener” ? I think they have done a great thing with Sak. Helps that there aren’t as many non res willing to drive out there. east/central lakes are another story

 

[Rowdie]

SDGFP admitted years ago the 1 over 20 was a feel good rule to appease the guides and based on any real data.

 

[KDM]

Fishermen will NEVER be happy......EVER. Regardless of any regulations or limitations. If they catch a limit, the fish should have been bigger. If they catch a limit of bigger fish, they could have caught them faster. If they catch a limit of big fish in 5 minutes, they could have caught them closer to the dock. It never ends. Same with deer hunters. Not enough bucks. Lots of bucks, but they're small. Lots of big bucks, but it takes to much work to get'em. Blah Blah Blah. That's why this site exists. So every year we of the peanut gallery can vent, argue, and blow off steam about the same issues. It's great!! Carry On!!

 

[zoops]

Walleye fishing in ND has never been better than it has been the last 10 years or so. Oahe has billions of walleyes and plenty of big ones so it doesn't appear any tweaking is needed. We have water right now, we might as well use it. If sak goes down to 1810 again, having a slot limit right now isn't going to help.

 

[Kurtr]

I feel attacked.

I’m not attacking I have no problem sawing up a 12” or 26” walleye I’m going fishing to get some meat.

 

[guywhofishes]

just joking around

I do like to catch and keep a limit on weekends.

 

[NodakBob]

Fishermen will NEVER be happy......EVER. Regardless of any regulations or limitations. If they catch a limit, the fish should have been bigger. If they catch a limit of bigger fish, they could have caught them faster. If they catch a limit of big fish in 5 minutes, they could have caught them closer to the dock. It never ends. Same with deer hunters. Not enough bucks. Lots of bucks, but they're small. Lots of big bucks, but it takes to much work to get'em. Blah Blah Blah. That's why this site exists. So every year we of the peanut gallery can vent, argue, and blow off steam about the same issues. It's great!! Carry On!!

Not me, I’m an optimist, not a xl pessimist. I’m usually just dang glad to be alive and fishing…