
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.

Lake Erie is on fire for both walleyes and yellow perch, though the rest of the state’s lakes are a bit sluggish in the heat of the summer.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about keeping fish, specifically walleyes, hooked until you can get them into the boat. Here’s how he does it.

The dog days of summer have started and those who changed up their presentations caught fish this past week despite the warmer temperatures and the wind. Fish defintely went deeper, especially on the Missouri River.

Summer fishing can throw some curveballs, but you just have to adjust your swing.

The weather has been warm and the fishing has been hot. Here’s how things are looking after the big heat wave we had recently.

Mid-summer bass fishing can be tough, but when the weather gets hot, so do these five presentations.

Presentations are beginning to change a bit so don’t hold to using what worked two weeks ago. With warmer weather returning, start to think of what you would normally use this time of year.

Three easy ways to catch summertime bass right now as well as a breakdown on what’s happening right now and what we’re doing to catch fish, plus a walleye update and other current info.

Summertime fishing patterns are setting up nicely here.
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