Plenty of people hit the water and had decent success despite the cooler water temperatures. Jigs and minnows or plastics still remain the most common presentation.
Despite some challenging weather and conditions, walleyes are still being caught – here’s where.
The walleye bite has improved from last week, whether on the Missouri River or on area lakes. Jigs and minnows or plastics have been the main presentation.
South Dakota wildlife officials denied a public petition to reduce early-season walleye limits on a stretch of the Missouri River, citing fisheries data indicating a healthy population.
Wes Chmela of Oacoma asked officials to
The Missouri River has definitely been the place to go as area lakes have been a little slow.
Mostly dry wetland conditions across the U.S. and Canadian prairies could diminish spring duck production without significant precipitation falling over the next few weeks as birds settle across Minnesota and the Dakotas.
That’s the
April on the Missouri River is my favorite time of the open water season. This is when the spawn gets going – during these first few weeks of the month.
Things on the river
Plenty of nice walleyes have been caught up and down the Missouri River lately.
Wow, things have changed on the Missouri River!
Back in the day I was one of a handful of anglers there, and it was rare to see anyone, even the locals. The crowds have
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