Don Wilkins' Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.26

In Don Wilkins’ weekly Fort Peck fishing report dated 8.14.26, walleye have shifted slightly deeper but remained active. Bottom bouncers with crawlers worked best earlier, but late-week trolling with crankbaits improved results. Wilkins reports success with Salmo Freediver 12’s and Rapala Tail Dancer 11’s while trolling in 25 to 35 feet of water, especially in chrome, white and fire tiger colors. Smallmouth were found on deep edges of main points, feeding on 2-inch Cisco. Pike are described as widely available; casting spoons or trolling crankbaits should catch them if anglers cover enough water. The report also notes strong Cisco schools and good eating-size fish this year.