
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.

Chasing down some shallow-water, sunrise crappies in the fog – these fish were cruising literally right under the ice. Targeted them using Pinhead jigging mino spoons (no bait). Even a handful of nice bluegills. Very

The weather has done a 180-degree shift. Has the bite has done the same?

It looks like a short-lived ice fishing season on Lake Erie and on inland waters as temps climbed this week.

What a difference a week makes! And with the nicer weather, more folks getting on area lakes. Perch bite still holding steady. And a last chance for walleyes before the season ends.

Spending a couple days on Clear Lake with Clam Outdoors for the 2021 Ice Team University outing. Hear what some of the top guides/anglers in the biz had to say.

Some helpful tips for preparing to fish amid a cold front.

The walleye bite remains strong along with active perch on sunny days. Plenty of ice, too – to the tune of 24-plus inches on Devils Lake.

Record colds impacting fishing – very few folks venturing out. Some fish being caught – here’s where and what, and tactics to catch ’em.

Brutal cold of late has kept the anglers away, but with warmer temps on the way, some anglers should be getting out. And bitter cold or not, the perch bite remains hot for those who
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