
South Dakota Fishing Report – Jan. 20, 2020 [Video]
Craig Oyler gives us the scoop on the current state of fishing in South Dakota.
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Craig Oyler gives us the scoop on the current state of fishing in South Dakota.
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: Navy Pier and the downtown harbors are slow and cold but producing some good catches
Western New York Earlier this month saw some good to very good lower Niagara River action despite some marginal conditions. Capt. Chris and Capt. Connor Cinelli both reported good action in the lower Niagara River
AMERY AREA The slush has tightened up on most lakes so ATVs are a good travel option, but trucks have started being used on a few lakes. Look for suspended crappies over 15 to 25

With yo-yoing weather, many lakes have been stuck in purgatory between open water fishing and ice fishing. When lakes have been ice-free, some anglers have been getting out in their boats and catching panfish in

Ice conditions are improving, but angling activity has been low due to unsafe ice. Check ice thickness often if you venture out.

It got cold enough over the past week to freeze much of the slush that was limiting areas that anglers could reach. Lakes across the state still aren’t in the best condition, but there was

In a year when ice conditions have generally been sketchy, the North Country is probably the safest bet for getting out on the hard water. That said, keep an eye on changing conditions.

Fishing with ice jigs under a slip-float can produce some exceptional catches this time of year. Live bait for most species is key. Floating minnows off the bottom on three-way rigs or suspended from a
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