
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.

Sure seems like summer out there, and with that, we’re seeing some accelerated patterns and conditions. Fishing is fun right now – if you make some minor adjustments.

Helpful advice for finding and catching early summer walleyes and smallmouth bass during the post-spawn period as they dump out into deeper water with water temperatures on the rise.

Early season muskies can be caught in a variety of ways and on numerous baits.

After being blown off Lake Erie on Memorial Day weekend by gale force winds and high water, anglers are making up for lost time, catching walleyes from Toledo to Ashtabula.

The bass bite has been hot across a good part of the state. And the walleye bite remains solid on Lake Erie.

The shallow-water walleye and pike bite is in full swing.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma says to use your electronics to mark the crappies, often found in schools but sometimes stretched out or scattered along the lake bottom. If the crappies are scattered, consider using a live-bait

Things really warming up in northern Wisconsin. Walleye fishing continues to be solid – here’s a presentation that’s working – and it’s not just the ‘eyes that are going strong.

Hays Baldwin shares some tips for what is working best to catch smallmouth bass and walleyes in the Brainerd Lakes area. Report by: Hays Baldwin Brainerd Guide Service 612-419-4828
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