
South Dakota Fishing Report – October 13, 2020
Great weather allowing more anglers to get out, and those who got out had some success, with the perch and walleye bite going strong. Here’s where they’re catching ’em.

Great weather allowing more anglers to get out, and those who got out had some success, with the perch and walleye bite going strong. Here’s where they’re catching ’em.

With a significant cold spell expected to arrive this week, water temperatures should continue to cool down and that should provide even better fall walleye activity.

Walleyes, panfish, and largemouth bass are the main draws on North Long year-round. Depending on the year, or, in some cases, the time of year, there’s a good chance all three will be on the

Like you would for open-water angling, prepare rods and more for ice fishing
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It may seem obvious, but weeds are great places to fish, for everything!

Breaking down fall walleye trolling, including locations to check out as water temperatures drop and a few go-to crankbaits that will get the job done for fall walleyes.

Deep structural elements such as points or main-lake reefs often hold fish, and rocks or boulders seem to make these locations even better.

The long and the short of it is to follow panfish species making their migrations, depending on which part of the fall you’re fishing. Fish move from midsummer haunts to shallower locations when water temps
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