
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.

Anglers are switching their focus on the Western Basin of Lake Erie to smallmouth bass, which are being caught near Fairport Harbor this week.

Mother Nature seems to have moved the calendar ahead a month or so, but those who went fishing this past week had some success. Here’s where – and how – they’ve been catching ’em.

Breaking down jig trolling for deep-water crappies, a tactic that works well in summer around deep weed lines as well as in fall over structure and deep basin areas.

In final report of the open-water season, water temps continue to drop and the fish are still biting – you just need to slow down at times and trigger the impulse bite.

Showcasing a favorite bait this time of year, with a wide variety of ways to be fished.

In fall, cooling water temperatures entice big pike to return to mid-depth weed and rock areas, back within the traditional range of angling efforts. — Angling Buzz

Great weather allowing more anglers to get out, and those who got out had some success, with the perch and walleye bite going strong. Here’s where they’re catching ’em.

Hunting of all sorts is all the rage here, but don’t forget the fall fishing. Right now the big thing is salmon – the rivers are full of them. Lake fishing has been a little

Breaking down fall walleye trolling, including locations to check out as water temperatures drop and a few go-to crankbaits that will get the job done for fall walleyes.
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