
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.

The Missouri River continued to produce quite a few walleyes from boat and shore this past week.

Early season walleye action is finally humming on the Rainy River on the Minnesota/Ontario border. Here are some up-to-date conditions, as well as some go-to presentations and strategies for targeting spring walleyes in river systems.

With deteriorating ice conditions comes fewer – if any – “hard-water” fishing opportunities. But trout season is right around the corner.

Tactics and presentations for ice-out panfish – some options for fishing crappies and bluegills during the first few weeks of open water, and some important factors to consider.

Lyle Unger has wrapped up the season for guiding but still getting out after some burbot. Report by: Lyle Unger Grand Rapids Guide Service 218-259-7140 www.grandrapidsguideservice.com

It’s been a crazy week of weather as the ice fishing season has come to a close in eastern South Dakota. But there’s an open-water option that might be worth considering.

Tips to transition from one fishing season to the next. Make sure you put the work in now so you’re not frustrated later.

Ice fishing season winding down, although there are still a few opportunities out there, mostly in the Upper Peninsula, where the perch and walleye bite remains strong.

The ice season was a short one on Lake Erie, and anglers are already back to launching boats and trolling for walleyes.
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