
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 fish are starting to get into their fall patterns. Walleye bite is more consistent, although the fish are a bit scattered.

Hitting the river, where water levels are low and fish have been pushed into those deeper pockets.

Wind making things challenging, but anglers still getting after salmon in a big way.

Three key words right now – versatile, adapt, fun. We’re in that time of year when a lot can change in a day and/or overnight. Not a whole lot of consistency but there are definitely

A front moved in and the wind started blowing, but before that … wow. Regardless, walleyes still being caught, as this video shows.

Water temps dropping into the 60s, and the fall bite is on.

The crappies and walleyes have been biting pretty well. Walleyes can be caught on spinners and are also hitting a jig and minnow. Report by: Lyle Unger Grand Rapids Guide Service 218-259-7140 www.grandrapidsguideservice.com

Leaves are changing, fish are biting, and fall is here. The best fishing is coming. Kevin and Josh talk about what they have been hearing about the bite and what has been working for them!

The weather has started to cool – and so has the water temperatures. But has that helped the bite?
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