North Dakota outdoors

Northern Pike winterkill at Goose Lake in 2023. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF
Northern Pike winterkill at Goose Lake in 2023. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF

Working our way through winter and fishing

Remember last fall? For most of us it was filled with sunshine, warmth and appreciation. When November deer season opened, the extended autumn continued with many areas of the state enjoying temperatures around 45 degrees, and 50 was common.

Then just before Thanksgiving the change of sun and warmth was replaced by the snow and cold. The abrupt turn we’re s…