How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Dickinson, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Dickinson, North Dakota offers access to productive prairie fisheries, with Lake Patterson, Dickinson Reservoir (Patterson Lake), and nearby smaller lakes and rivers providing excellent walleye, pike, bass, and panfish action. Anglers base out of Dickinson to fish classic western North Dakota waters that feature strong year-round opportunities from open-water jigging and trolling to hardwater ice fishing. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:381,285 kmProximity:57.3 %
Moon Phases for Dickinson
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major Time:04:55 am - 06:55 am
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minor Time:10:40 am - 12:40 pm
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major Time:05:31 pm - 07:31 pm
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minor Time:11:10 pm - 01:10 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Dickinson
Fishing in Dickinson, North Dakota centers on a cluster of prairie reservoirs and rivers that fish well from ice-out through freeze-up. The primary local waters are Patterson Lake (also called Dickinson Reservoir) on the city’s west side and nearby small lakes and rivers within a short drive of town. Walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish, and catfish dominate catches, with reliable action for both boat and shore anglers.
Seasonal patterns here follow classic northern prairie timing. In early spring, right after ice-out, focus on the north bays and shallow, dark-bottom shorelines of Patterson Lake where water warms first. Walleye and pike push tight to shore; slow presentations are best. A 1/8–1/4 oz jig tipped with a fathead or shiner, fished just off bottom, is the go-to. Work wind-blown banks, riprap by access points, and any inflowing creek mouths.
By late spring and early summer, fish begin spreading along main-lake points, mid-depth flats, and emerging weedbeds. Walleye slide to 8–18 feet; bottom-bouncers with crawler harnesses or jig-and-minnow combinations drifted along breaklines are highly effective. Largemouth bass and panfish set up around submerged wood, docks, and developing vegetation in coves. Texas-rigged soft plastics, small spinnerbaits, and 1/16–1/8 oz jigs with plastics or small worms produce steady action.
Summer on these Dickinson-area reservoirs often means algae blooms and shifting bait. When water’s warm, target low-light periods—dawn, dusk, and after dark. Pull crankbaits for walleye along the old channel edge and deeper weedlines, watching electronics for subtle humps and rock patches. For kids and casual anglers, slip-bobbers with leeches or minnows near weed edges keep rods bending with perch, bluegill, and the occasional bonus walleye or bass.
Fall is trophy time around Dickinson. As water cools, larger walleye and pike move shallower and feed heavily. Focus on wind-swept points, rocky shorelines, and the first drop off shoreline flats. Long-lined crankbaits, larger jig-and-minnow combos, and swimbaits do well. Slow your retrieve and stay close to bottom contours. Bass key on remaining green weeds and any hard cover; jigs with craw trailers and lipless cranks are reliable producers.
Winter ice fishing is a major draw. On Patterson Lake and nearby waters, anglers target walleye, pike, and panfish. Start near traditional spring and fall areas: points, inside turns, and creek-channel intersections. For walleye, use 1/8 oz spoons or minnow-head tipped jigging lures near bottom, with a nearby deadstick rod rigged with a live minnow. Pike are often taken on tip-ups set just off weed edges or along breaks. For perch and bluegill, downsize to tiny tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms or small plastics in 10–20 feet.
Practical tactical tips for Dickinson fishing include watching the wind—blown shores and points generally out-fish calm areas, especially for walleye. Polarized glasses help read shallow structure and locate weed edges. Electronics are valuable for tracking subtle depth changes in these relatively featureless prairie lakes; even a 1–2 foot break can concentrate fish. Shore anglers do well near public access areas, riprap, and fishing piers with slip-bobber rigs or bottom rigs. Boat anglers should map productive routes along contours and repeat them under similar conditions.
With varied seasonal opportunities, accessible shorelines, and strong populations of key sportfish, the Dickinson, North Dakota area offers consistent, year-round fishing for anglers who adapt to the prairie’s changing conditions and use structure, wind, and water temperature to guide their strategy.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Dickinson area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Dickinson. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Queen City Dam - 2.80821050847km , Mann Dam - 2.97124177335km , Dickinson Dam - 3.03508651885km , Ash Creek - 6.27689080266km , Russian Spring Creek - 10.6437746121km , Green River Dam - 11.68509423299km , Pelton Dam - 12.68690643489km , Green River - 15.66127316652km , South Branch Heart River - 16.6410008752km , Jimmy Creek - 17.62694302066km , Norwegian Creek - 25.00790247667km , Bull Creek - 25.22295189946km , Coal Mine Creek - 25.64664666462km , South Fork Green River - 29.86917194316km , Lighting Creek - 31.44255358534km , Mesling Dam - 31.47801037525km , Fisher Dam - 31.60403841867km , Assumption Abbey Dam - 35.34933244915km , North Fork Bull Creek - 36.21921080681km , South Fork Bull Creek - 36.21921080681km , Philbrick Creek - 36.26310273477km , Abbey Lake - 36.40661466134km , Chalupnik Dam - 36.91929246319km , Stray Creek - 37.53791258459km , Deep Creek - 37.62722242966km , Karey Dam - 37.74156932665km , Adobe Wall Creek - 38.73221630774km , Wolf Creek - 39.33586531711km , Stroh Fish Dam - 40.75868303553km , Coon Creek - 41.03261353888km , Dead Horse Creek - 41.78686805643km , Kordonowy Dam - 43.25551326999km , Qustafson Dam - 45.07310855433km , Hay Slough Creek - 47.08917582281km , Moffet Slough - 47.77458722774km , Coal Bank Creek - 48.70581634211km , Steiner Dam - 48.8482124171km , Squaw Creek - 49.09060694455km , Peterson Dam - 49.36464363795km , Boe Slough - 49.63033731531km
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