
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.

Fall is here and the walleye bite is still going strong. Spinners, lead-core and vertical jigging all working right now on Devils Lake.

As the water temperatures continue to fall, more anglers begin to target perch. Check out the latest report from Dakota Angler to find out where the perch are biting and what they’re biting on.

It’s fall and the walleyes are on the prowl. Jigs and minnows working well, along with a couple other offerings. And where exactly are the fish biting? Check that out here, too.

Big swing in water temps making a difference. Still not in a full fall swing, but some fish are starting to move into fall patterns. So what lures/baits are working these days?

With the trout season heading down the home stretch, the fishing is still good. But the hot topic among anglers: Salmon fishing is starting to take off. Here’s where they’re catching ’em.

Anglers continue to fish deep for walleyes on Lake Erie’s Central Basin, and on inland waters, channel catfish the name of the game.

Where the fish have been biting – and using your underwater camera during the open-water season.

Trout fishing is starting to pick back up again. And check out these hidden fishing gems.

Another week and another changing pattern this always-changing open-water season. What sweatshirt weather means for the fishing.
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