Hunting & Fishing

Oakes is a hub for hunting and fishing all year long, with multiple options for lodging, guided hunts, and more!


TOP GAME TOP FISH
Ducks & Geese Perch
Whitetail Deer Walleye
Pheasants Northern Pike

Lodging, Kennels, & Guided Hunts:

Drop Tine Lodge: Provides guided hunts on private land or just lodging. Two lodges available any time of the year. Hunts provided are deer, pheasants, and waterfowl.
Prairie Pothole Lodge: Offers a combination waterfowl-upland game hunt - 3 day/4 night hunting package is an all inclusive hunting experience!

 

Lodging & Kennels:

Dry Run Lodge, Harvest Inn, The Foster HouseThe Guelph DepotThe Oakes Isle, The Oakes Oasis, Travel Inn Motel
View all of our Accomodations as well as multiple RV Parks & Campgrounds!

 

Fishing:

James River: Several access points
Kraft Slough: 8 miles East of Oakes
Bear Creek: 1 mile North of Oakes

Get your ND Fishing License at Praska's Hardware Hank right here in Oakes!

 

Helpful Information:

Click for Hunting Licenses
Local Veterinary Clinics: Lisbon Veterinary Service (Located in Oakes), Oakes Veterinary Service
Gear/Clothing: Dakota Shooting Supply, Domine Sales & Service, Praska's Hardware Hank, Vistos Implement

 

EXPERIENCE OAKES!