
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.

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

Invaluable tips that will help you have more success trolling crankbaits for walleyes this season, especially if you’re venturing out onto the Great Lakes.

Talk about inconsistencies and changing weather patterns. But what do you expect for spring in Minnesota? The fish still showed, though …

Trout ponds starting to see a lot of angling pressure. And get ready for bass fishing.

The spring weather still isn’t cooperating, but that hasn’t stopped the bite. The one thing the weather has impacted is the number of people going out. Check out where the bite is happening. Video Courtesy

Despite a midweek snow across much of the state, steelhead and walleye fishing continue strong.
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