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 House, The Guelph Depot, The 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!