
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.

With the heat, time to take advantage of that early-morning bite. Smallmouth bass are piling up and the top-water game is on.

Red has been the color of the week for baits – and in a big way.

Run the line along your boat at a 45-degree angle. If in relatively shallow water, run the lure about a foot off the bottom and set the hook quickly after the walleye strikes.

Fish are trying to move into summer patterns but still playing hooky.

The weather continues to cooperate, as do the walleyes. Starting to show signs of switching to more of a “summer-type” of pattern.

Weed growth is a little wonky and fishing patterns fluctuate with the weather, but the fish are showing up.

Waters across the state are mostly murky. Here’s what that’s meant for the bite.

Early-summer walleye tips that will help you pinpoint and catch spring-to-summer transition walleyes.

Fishing around the Buckeye State is going fairly well with the heat of the early summer coming on. Lake Erie especially is going gangbusters for walleye anglers.
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