
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.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about catching tough-bite walleyes using a jig and minnow. He suggests, when you feel a bite, try to drop the rod tip down in the water before setting the hook quickly.

Here’s a quick and efficient way to rig a weight, hook and soft plastic setup for bass fishing that will work in just about any flipping scenario.

The weather remains hot and the bite hasn’t cooled. Plenty of walleyes are being caught in area lakes, as well as the Missouri River. Presentations have changed, but that’s it.

Tony Roach talks about the effectiveness of a minnow bait for walleye, pike, and bass and how far this profile of bait has evolved over the years.

Plenty of walleyes are being caught at the Missouri River and eastern South Dakota lakes. Presentations have switched over in most places to more summer-like due to the warmer water temperatures.

A lot of good fishing going on across the state. Here’s what’s biting where.

The warm weather and warming water temps continue, and summer-ish patterns continue to emerge. A quick breakdown of what’s working and a handful of tips.

Fishing in the Buckeye State has been slowed a bit in the past two weeks due to the lack of precipitation. Lake Erie walleyes, however, continue to be on fire.

Water temps are north of 70 degrees now and we are starting to see some fish move deeper.
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