
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.

How heat is impacting fishing, even up in Adirondack fisheries.

The fish are deep and summer patterns are in full effect – it just took a little longer this summer for some reason.

The fishing are in typical summer patterns on Lake of the Woods. Joe tells you where to find them and what colors seem to be working the best.

Chasing panfish on White Lake. According to reports, it’s been a solid bite out this way, although further north, these fish are still spawning.

Glen tells us how to fish for walleyes during this recent hot spell, and where to find the crappies, bass and pike right now.

The dog days of summer are upon us, but fish are still being caught, particularly on the Missouri River. And here’s what you need to know about planer boards.

Walleyes can still be caught during these dog days of summer – you just have to work harder and go about it a bit differently. And check out details of this unique fishing tournament.

Walleye bite remains strong on Lake Erie, with fish seemingly getting longer as you move east. And here’s a lake to look out for.

Joe Henry demonstrates how to create a crawler harness storage system with an everyday-type container and … swimming noodles.
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