
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.

As we near the end of August, the fishing on Devils Lake still remains strong. Trolling with bottoms bouncers or pulling cranks seem to be the best ticket when looking to boat walleyes.

Scott Merwin shares some tips to put more bluegills and walleyes in the boat in the Lake Osakis area. Report provided by: Scott Merwin Lake Osakis Guide Service 612-203-1010 www.lakeosakisguide.com Be the Bite!

The perch bite continues to heat up around eastern South Dakota lakes as the walleye bite slowed somewhat. Check out some of the finesse jigs anglers have been using to the catch those perch of

Walleye fishing is holding up quite well for mid-August. Here’s where they’re catching them and what they’re using. But regardless of what you’re throwing at them, you’ll likely get some fish – even in fairly

Fishing has changed again with rains and higher water levels. Here’s where they’re finding the fish now.

Walking the area near Watefowlers Hill at Game Fair in Ramsey, Minn., six people were asked their thoughts on Minnesota’s first-ever early teal season.

It was an epic week for big fish. Saw some cooling trends with weather, which was great. Fish are holding to certain spots, but we’re changing approaches – slightly – to trigger some bigger fish.

Mid- to late-summer fishing a little slow. Lake trout and salmon going strong on bigger lakes.

Yellow perch fishing has slowed down somewhat on Lake Erie, but walleye and even steelhead are taking their place in anglers’ creels.
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