South Dakota

Water temperatures rose with the warmer weather and that definitely helped with the bite.

Despite the continued unsettled weather, walleyes are still being caught around the area using various techniques. Minnows are definitely the bait of choice, but some anglers are also finding success with crawlers and leeches.

After a stormy week, Mother Nature finally gave us a weekend with decent weather, which allowed some to get out and enjoy time on the water. Many of the lakes and the Missouri River continue

With the warmer and more stable weather, the walleye bite has gotten a lot better this past week. Many walleyes have already spawned, so keep that in mind for the upcoming week.

The only thing consistent this spring has been the wind – it’s the windiest spring on record. Walleyes are still being caught by those who find the time to go out between windy periods.

Who’s had enough wind? That’s the biggest factor this spring in determining whether or not people have been fishing and it really kicked in this past week. Walleyes are still being caught, but only by

The weather continued to be the main influencer on fishing success. Hopefully this next week – with warmer weather coming – will allow more people to get out on the lakes and river.

Mother Nature has not been our friend lately, and it doesn’t look like it will get better any time soon. Fish are still being caught for those willing to brave the elements.