
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.

Weather has kept many anglers at bay, but if you can get out there, the fish are indeed biting. Some ideas for finding the fish and getting them in the boat.

Lots of wind and thunderstorms across the region of late, making for some tough fishing. But those who were able to get out did have some luck.

Canals across New York set to open. Elsewhere, brookie bite is hot, and lake fishing especially heating up.

The use of bottom bouncers and how the presentation of them can help land walleyes during the open-water season.

In his weekly fishing synopsis, Glen Schmitt shares that after a warm weather week, anglers are turning more to rigging and crankbaits for walleyes, and smallmouth bass fishing has been phenomenal. Target the weeds for

It’s a hunting game that requires tact, patience, and physical aptitude. Check out the Angling Buzz video below for more.

Once again there’s really no wrong way to fish the lake – it’s all resulting in fish in the boat.

Warming water temperatures have really turned on the walleye bite – not just on Lake Bemidji, but across the greater Bemidji area. Fishing for other species off the carts, too.

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