
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.

On a recent trip to Lake of the Woods, here’s what worked for us, what we used to catch our walleye, sauger and eelpout, along with a few tips, and a rundown of what the

Fishing still between seasons. Some Upper Peninsula lakes have frozen over, but then came the snow – and rain – so be careful out there.

There isn’t a whole lot to report on Ohio fishing right now as we’re in a transition between open water and ice. Anglers, though, continue to troll on Lake Erie in search of walleyes and

Weather has been the demon, impacting about everything including the bite.

How the access points are fairing after the recent blizzard, what the ice depth is, how travel is going on the lake and how the bite has been.

How the recent snowstorm impacted ice fishing in the Bemidji area. Video courtesy of Visit Bemidji and Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service.

Tips that will help you catch more walleyes this winter on the “Big Pond”.

Ice is getting thicker and fish are being caught. Only problem is maybe snow on the ice.

There are three lure modifications you should make to your baits, especially if you plan on targeting burbot (eelpout) this winter.
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