
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.

The wind definitely has kept a lot of would-be anglers at home, but it has also taken the ice off of lakes.

Crappies are starting to chow, and we’re looking to chase some catch-and-release bass in Wisconsin this week as well. Here’s what’s going on …

When it comes to choosing a color for walleyes, sometimes it really doesn’t seem to matter at all. But other times, getting that color dialed in can be a true game-changer.

Besides the temperature fluctuations, the wind has been the main story. That has kept many people off the open water and eaten up the ice that remains. And what about winterkill?

The river walleye spawning runs in northwest Ohio are winding down, just in time for the Western Basin walleye reef bite to pick up.

Getting excited about a few of the new baits from Mister Twister.

Look to target perch in 25-40 feet of water in the basin and key in on walleyes toward the low-light times in structure.
River fishing has been pretty good, as well as that on the Great Lakes.

An update on ice fishing conditions, what’s working, a handful of tips, and the area report. Much of this can be applied to many different regions as well. Targeting a lot of panfish and finding
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