
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 increase again and summer patterns continue. Check out two obvious patterns for big bass – and an easy option to just “go fishing” for fun.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the importance of frequently checking, and changing, fishing line – problems with line can reduce the poundage of test line and cause you to lose fish when that weaker line

Water temps are finally starting to cool down, and in a big way, which appears to be helping the walleye bite. Here’s what folks are using and where they’re fishing in pursuit of those ‘eyes.

Cooler weather has impacted the fishing, at least making it more enjoyable and allowing anglers to spend more time on the water, which probably has something to do with the success anglers are seeing. Check

Two main techniques that are still the go-to on Lake of the Woods. Here’s everything you need to know about both to tap into what remains a strong bite on the big lake.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about catching weed walleyes – jigging in the weeds by using either leeches or plastics can bring success. Running crankbaits, using live-bait rigs along weed lines and utilizing weedless hooks can

Not a lot of rain these days, so not much action in the streams. The recent heat wave is giving way to cooler temps. How might that impact the bite?

Michigan Outdoor News Editor Bill Parker takes a look at the hot bites from around the state, including a major perch bite as well as an area where walleyes are showing up in a big

The walleye bite is slow, but no problems with the bass. Here’s what’s getting the fish to cooperate.
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