
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.

Find your mid-depth structure and you’ll find some nice crappies. So pay attention to your electronics as this fish are actively biting.

It was a yo-yo kind of week. We got a lot thrown at us – from lake types, to changes in weather, to changes in fish behavior. Late-summer patterns continue and emerge.

Where the fish are biting in Hayward area lakes, Chequamegon Bay, and Lake Superior.

Fall is knocking on our door and that means one thing – cast-and-blast time. And the walleye bite remains strong.

A boatload of information that will help you catch more river walleye during the fall months, including three favorite tactics and some tips for locating fish on structure.

Walleyes often like weeds because of cooler water, ample food sources and, often, less fishing and boating pressure. “Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a small jig topped with either a leech or a small night

The perch bite has not really taken off yet, but the water temps will slowly fall with the help of the longer nights.

Finding consistent patterns, and slowly – and surely – making our way toward late summer/early fall.

Chances are, if you’re a hardcore muskie head, you probably do a lot of tinkering with your baits. Try these four lure modifications to land more muskies.
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