
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.

Crappies and bluegills continue making transitions to deeper waters that include some nice cabbage. Here’s how they’re being caught.

Unstable weather pattern of late, but hasn’t seemed to impact fishing much. Catching ‘gills, crappies, bass and a few northerns. Here’s when and where.

Despite the unsettled weather pattern, anglers have continued to have success on area lakes, as well as the Missouri River.

Breaking down top four go-to tactics for chasing down summer walleyes, and some tips for locating walleyes during the heat of the summer.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about power fishing for bass. He suggests using a trolling motor and moving quickly through structural locations to trigger neutral or negative fish. Crankbaits, spinner baits and swim baits all work

Finally some “average” weather. Summer patterns continue, though, and we’re finding fish in likely spots. Presentations continue to look toward summer, but there are some specific tactics to consider for more bites.

Catching a lot of walleyes on rock piles and the like. As for smallmouth bass, here’s what’s working.

With a 10-degree change in water temps in the last week, the fishing has changed a bit. Definitely some nice ‘gills to be had.

Walleye bite being impacted by up-and-down weather pattern. But there are fish being caught – here’s where to find them and what’s getting them to bite.
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