
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.

The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.

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.

First open-water outing of 2022, and the fishing was great for the first time out. We were lucky to be able to catch walleye this time of year, and here’s how we did it.

A unique design, perfect size, available in the best bass-catching colors, and great for Ned-heads or even drop-shotting.

Outdoor News gives you a sneak peek at some of the hot new fishing lures for open-water anglers in 2022.

Tony Sindt, a fisheries specialist with the Minnesota DNR, offers up a few tips for handling big fish like sturgeon, catfish, and muskie. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.

The main story this week is the bite on the Missouri River.

Open-water season is here – well, almost. Checking in on how the ice-out is coming along and how spring shore fishing is shaping up.

Good news for anglers as access to many fish species becomes easier than any other time of the year, and it doesn’t take a big boat to get in on the action. Video courtesy of
Fishing is between the seasons. In southern Michigan, waters are mostly open and panfish are biting. And there are steelhead to be had in a number of places. U.P. still seeing winter and ice fishing.
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