
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.

Float/bobber setup for crappies – here’s an in-depth video of how I rig them. This can be used for a variety of bobber types.

The calendar has turned to May and the weather has started to stabilize somewhat. So has this helped angling success?

MN Fishing Opener is just around the corner and Hays Baldwin gives a rundown on where to start looking for walleyes and what tactics will be working best. Time to get your gear ready to

Finally some warm weather and consistent water temps. Amazing what one night of stable water temps does to the bite. Exciting time of year and some very fun patterns.

Larry Hanson talks about what to look for to locate crappies this time of year and then what type of presentations you should be using. Report by: Larry Hanson 612-810-5096 Larry Hanson Outdoors on Facebook

Water temps are rising and the walleye spawn is almost complete. Here’s how the walleye and pike bite has been this last week.

The inconsistent weather continued to impact the fishing success around the area this past week. Hopefully with better weather ahead, things will start to rebound.

Hays Baldwin talks about what is currently working to catch crappies in the Brainerd Lakes area. Make sure to bring a variety of baits and lures because the bite will be changing with the water

The spring crappie transition, from deep wintering holes, all the way up to the shallow shoreline spawning areas they use later in spring as well as location, presentation and some hot baits you can use
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