
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.

Big bug hatch in the Hayward area recently, meaning a little tougher fishing, but walleyes still can be caught. Here’s how it’s being done.

Fishing seems to be good across the state. You might have to fight the weather a bit, but when people are getting out, they’re catching fish.

Stable weather has created a very good walleye bite throughout Devils Lake the last few weeks. Water temps are hovering in the low 70s and fish have transitioned a little deeper.

Dog days of summer? Fish not biting? Wrong. Even walleyes being found these days. Here’s where and how to fish ’em.

As the water warms up in early summer, keep these three styles of muskie baits tied on.

With water temps in the low 80s, fish deep if you’re looking for bigger panfish.

The much-needed rain finally arrived and caused a bit of a disruption to the bite. And what you need to know about pulling crankbaits.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about Texas rigging for catching largemouth bass – use a plastic worm 6 to 8 inches in length and hang it straight for the best success.

Trying a new lake – and finding success, particularly on weed edges. Fish remain in their summer patterns.
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