South Dakota

If only the walleye bite was as hot as the weather. Still, those who got out early were pleasantly surprised by a decent bite.

The weather was a little more unsettled and that definitely impacted the number of people hitting the water. Anglers were all trying something a little different to trigger the bite, so don’t limit yourself to

The water temperatures dropped dramatically with the help of the strong cold front that moved through the area last week. As a result, the bite, including a decent perch bite, turned on in some areas

Many fisherman have been using techniques that allow them to cover more water in a shorter time.

The dog days of summer have started and those who changed up their presentations caught fish this past week despite the warmer temperatures and the wind. Fish defintely went deeper, especially on the Missouri River.

Presentations are beginning to change a bit so don’t hold to using what worked two weeks ago. With warmer weather returning, start to think of what you would normally use this time of year.

The heat was on in eastern South Dakota over the weekend and that definitely changed how people fished. Many got off the lake before the max heat of the day and also relied on their

A more stable weather pattern allowed plenty of people to hit the water over the holiday weekend. Plenty of fish were caught using a variety of different presentations, some of which aren’t typically used this

Unsettled weather continued across the area this past week, but plenty of people were heading north and ended up with some really nice walleyes. The Missouri River continues to be inconsistent – the better bite