
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.

So which lures work best for catching walleyes in the winter? According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, a lot depends on the mood of the fish, and he says he usually starts off with a jigging

Cracking a few mid-winter walleyes on the river, fishing jigs with both minnows and plastics. Here’s how it went down.

Looking to catch perch on Devils Lake in North Dakota? Here’s how to do it.

“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using the smallest bobber possible and provide jigging action – don’t let the bobber just sit there.

Find out the latest on where the fish are biting and what anglers are using – and about weather and its impact on your fishing success.

Locating good ice-fishing spots before getting on the water.

A cold snap is on the way. In the meantime, fishing in this spot has been up and down.

Avoid areas with several ice houses already in place and look for a different location, possibly at a different lake depth and structure. Also avoid noise that can spook the fish – after you drill

A throwback to the 1990s on Devils Lake. Here’s how they’re catching ’em here.
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