
South Dakota Fishing Report – August 12, 2026 – video
The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.
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The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.

Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma offers a simple solution for boaters and anglers when securing boat covers.

Definitely some similarities in fishing patterns and behavior, but we’ve made some slight tweaks and implemented some additional options.

It has been a bit of a struggle lately, but some lakes have been producing some nice walleyes. Trolling with crankbaits or spinners have been the main successful methods.

The bass bite continues to be strong in our area.

Hall of Famer “Tackle” Terry Tuma says you can use a bobber system, although he often prefers to either drift or troll, often using a small swim bait and a long fishing rod with a

Despite the warmer water temperatures, those who went out had some success by mainly pulling crankbaits or using bottom-bouncers.

The bite has stayed the same in some ways for sure, but we’ve made a few tweaks here and there to increase our big fish bites.

Plenty of heat this past week, but that didn’t stop the walleyes from biting, and they weren’t in the spots you would think they would be this time of year.

Patterns staying somewhat consistent, but some slight tweaks and adjustments. Crazy warm water temps and fish seeking cooler water. Fish behavior is sluggish, but they will eat.
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