
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.

Lots of good fishing action taking place all across the state. Warm weather has finally settled in and we’re getting into summer patterns.

The heat wave turned off, but not the walleye bite. Here’s where they’re catching them, and what they’re using on area lakes.

Summertime means it’s time for anglers to chase catfish in the Buckeye State.

The weather feels like August, but the walleye bite is definitely acting as it should. Plenty of fish are being caught in eastern South Dakota and neighboring areas.

Busting out the jigs and slamming the eater walleyes and jumbo perch in northern Minnesota, fishing with both plastics (Mimic Minnows) and shiner minnows.

Finding a lot of fish sliding into their summer patterns and the fish size is getting better as well. Some full-proof ways to catch them right now.

Fish are still being caught on slip bobbers and jigs but it won’t be long before we see the transition to bottom-bouncers and spinners. Courtesy of Devils Lake Tourism.

Hot, hot, hot, which is warming water temps in a big way. Super top-water bite going on here.

Planning for and understanding how to take good care of these fish and releasing them in a timely manner greatly increases their chances of survival.
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