
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.

Shallow patterns are prominent now, making for a more versatile bite, no matter your fishing ability and limitations. Water temps remain consistent but will be dropping again this next week.

Lake Erie smallmouth bass the highlight of this week’s report. But fall perch bite remains strong, too. And don’t forget about the steelheads.

Fall fishing well underway, and a great bite is going on. Still mild temps and not overly windy. So here’s how they’re catching ’em.

Summer-like weather allowing more anglers to get out, and they’re finding fish – perch and walleyes in particular. Here’s where.

The Rainy River is a lot lower than it was last fall – and there have been plenty of shiner sightings. So what’s that mean for fishing? And what’s happening on the big lake?

In the Adirondacks, brook trout season is winding down, and anglers are catching some beauties. Here’s what they’re using to catch ’em.

Cold fall weather shows up, but the bite remains hot. Found some consistency with largemouth bass. Here’s more on the pattern of late.

Walleye bite slowly getting better as water temps continue to drop, which should only help the cause moving forward. And anglers are getting bigger fish, too. Here’s where and how those fish are being caught.

We are in the last week of September, and Mother Nature hasn’t been exactly cooperative, but fish are still being caught. Here’s where and how.
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