Whether you’re a local regular or planning a weekend haul to the water, Don Wilkins’ current report from Fort Peck is a green light for anglers. Conditions are shifting as the season matures, offering a prime window to hook into a variety of species before the summer heat truly settles in. From active walleye transitions to aggressive shallow-water predators, here is the latest breakdown of what’s biting, where they’re holding, and the tactics currently putting fish in the boat.
Here’s his latest, as of May 8, 2026:
Walleye fish on Peck is still very good right now. The majority of the fish we saw are still in 8-15 FOW with some occasional fish out to 20 feet. Most of the bigger fish we caught the past week are post spawn now.
Jigs and plastics worked better for us the past few days, but occasionally a stubborn fish would bite by dragging a minnow on the bottom right in front of it.
Still finding plenty of lakers in the shallows trolling crankbaits along with some good-sized northerns and smallmouth.
Water temps were in the mid 40’s around the dam and duck creek area Thursday afternoon. Temps should start to come up quickly now looking at our extended forecast.
Photos by Don Wilkins