
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.

Finally some consistent warm weather and it feels like summer. Slight curveball on our bass presentation and fish are holding in their usual spots.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests that, in addition to having your boat ready, organize your tackle, taking just enough for what species of fish you are targeting, all before you go out on the lake. In

A more stable weather pattern allowed plenty of people to hit the water over the holiday weekend. Plenty of fish were caught using a variety of different presentations, some of which aren’t typically used this

Summertime patterns in full swing, and the bass, walleye and even pike are schooling up. Slight change in presentation, but overall, a stable week in most ways.

The fish are starting to move out a bit. Here’s where they’re being caught.

What’s happening with the bite in the Hayward lakes area and on Chequamegon Bay and Lake Superior.

What the bite is looking like for the Independence Day weekend.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting 15 to 20 feet out from the boat and using a line counter reel to better duplicate success. Troll at 1.5 to 2.0 miles per hour and use a braided

Unsettled weather continued across the area this past week, but plenty of people were heading north and ended up with some really nice walleyes. The Missouri River continues to be inconsistent – the better bite
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