Fishing Reports

The main thing to take away from this past week is that water temps have dropped, so maybe go back to those springtime presentations.

The stable warm weather definitely caused the big bug hatch to continue throughout the past week and that affected fishing success.

Water temps in the upper 50s tell us the walleye spawn is pretty much over, just as the weather has become more stable. Another issue to deal with has been the bug hatch.

We’re on the tail end of the walleye spawn, but the crappies are starting their spawn.

The wind has been the biggest enemy to the fishermen lately, but when people were able to go out, they were successful. Walleyes are spawning as water temps warm into the mid-40s.

The water temps are still rather cold and that has slowed the bite in some areas. The Missouri River continues to do well around the Chamberlain and Fort Thompson areas.

The roller-coaster weather has definitely impacted the fishing – the bite has definitely been inconsistent, but with this exception.