
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.

Quantity and quality of the yellow perch in the Western Basin of Lake Erie highlight the fishing for big-water anglers right now.

We are moving nicely into summer patterns. Walleye, bass, crappies – everything is playing out nicely.

People who went out had to go north due to the flood and actually had productive trips. Check out where they were biting and what they were using.

In southern Michigan, summer patterns going strong. Overall across the state, walleye fishing has been good.

The walleye and bass are wanting it slow but stick to the course and you’ll catch fish. Seems to be some consistency lately as well.

When the wind and waves have cooperated, anglers are cashing in on a hot walleye bite in the Western and Central basins of Lake Erie.

A report on the bite for the Hayward area lakes, Chequamegon Bay and Lake Superior.

Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about using the proper rod when trying to catch summer crappies. He suggests a heavier rod, but one with a sensitive tip. A seven-foot rod with a

Three early-summer walleye techniques every angler should know.
Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.
This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
Let’s get you reading!
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
• Click Continue below.
• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.
Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!
Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.
For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!
Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.
Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.