
South Dakota Fishing Report – November 4, 2026 – video
Anglers are still hitting Lake Oahe looking for the trophy walleye, while the perch bite has been impacted somewhat by the winds and rain.

Anglers are still hitting Lake Oahe looking for the trophy walleye, while the perch bite has been impacted somewhat by the winds and rain.

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.

The river walleye runs continue to go strong on the Lake Erie tributaries while the reef jig bite remains slow for the time being.

Lakes across eastern South Dakota are opening rapidly, but it’s been too cold and windy to allow fishermen to hit them. Everyone’s attention and focus right now is on the Missouri River. But even there,

It’s the perfect size for profile, but has the weight, control and feel you need to be effective.

Windy and cold … no, spring isn’t here yet – and this was a blustery reminder.

How to know the difference between male and female bluegills – and why it’s important to know the difference. Video courtesy of Angling Buzz.
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