
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 perch bite has officially turned a corner. Here’s how to target roaming schools of perch in the basins and finding mixed bags of walleye in the timber.

Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.

An update on conditions and what we’re seeing on the ice.

The walleye and perch bite has been pretty good lately, especially when using tip-ups for the walleye.

We need some more cold (ice-making) weather. Looks like we will get some later this next week after some more warm days. That being said, the bite was really good and plenty of opportunities.

Patterns that are putting walleye and perch on the ice right now.

Breaking down exactly how to find fish right now.

How to use dead bait to specifically target trophy northern pike through the ice.

Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about two relatively new products for ice fishing.
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