
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.

Wind has been the big news, keeping a lot of people off the water. But the fish are still on the bite. And there are plenty of smaller lakes in the area that offer some

Extreme week for weather conditions, but with warming water temps, the bite is progressing nicely. We’re definitely transitioning into summer.

After the heat, expect an excellent, cooler weekend in the region for fishing

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.

Waters warming up considerably across the state, which is changing up the dynamic. Overall, the bass are biting, along with panfish.

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

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

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
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