Fishing Reports for Northeast South Dakota

Waubay, BLue Dog , Antelope and Bitter all producing nice size fish... Fishin should be very good for the next month or so...thats about it some really nice fish went thru the fish cleaning house all weekend!! good weekend for the free fishin!!! looking forward to Memorial day until next week good fishin'!!!!

Waubay Lakes, Horseshoe Lake, Antelope Lake, & Pickerel Lake areas:
(Courtesy of Doug at Sportsman's Cove, 1-605-345-2468) (Sportsman's Cabin available for up to 7 people. For rental information call 605-380-7590.) A really good bite for walleyes. Fishermen also catching some northerns and perch.

(Courtesy of Penny & Roy atGrenville Sport Mart, 1-605-486-4641 We have house rentals available> Fishermen experiencing a good bite for walleyes.

Enemy Swim, & Waubay Lake area:
(Courtesy of Ray atBur-Oak Lodge 1-605-947-4445) (Bur-Oak Lodge is for sale. Contact Jackie Schaefer, Coldwell Banker Roby Agency Realtors, Watertown, SD. (605)-886-0000.
Fishermen catching a few walleye, bluegill, and crappie, bite fair to good.

Lake Kampeska, Grass Lake & Dry Lake area:
(Courtesy of Doris at Kampeska Lodge 1-605-882-1313)
Fishermen catching a few walleyes.

Big Stone Lake area:
\(Courtesy of Donna at Schmidt's Landing 1-800-610-4928)

gregorys@schmidtslanding.com

Last week was beautiful on Big Stone Lake. Very little wind and warm temperatures made us believe that summer is actually here. Unfortunately, the warmer days combined with our unusually crystal clear water has warmed the water up to an 80 degree average really slowing the walleye bite. However, the white bass are very active and a lot of fun for our families coming to the area for fishing and water recreation.

The avid fishermen still continue to work the weeds by casting crankbaits or trolling over them with a bottom bouncer/spinner to find those fussy walleye, but they are few and far between. It is the time of year to send folks out for what is biting and the white bass have been the most aggressive. We are seeing a few northern and largemouth bass as well.

The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching and we will see more anglers out there trying to set the hook on a decent catch.
Donna
Schmidts Landing
800-610-4928

(Courtesy of Chris at Silent Falls Resort 1-605-862-8205) no report available.

Lake Traverse area:

Roy Lake area:
(Courtesy of Jan at Roy Lake Resort 1-605-448-5498) Some good fishing to be had on area lakes now that spring is arriving. Fishermen catching some nice walleyes and northerns, and bass.

Now is the time to plan next springs' fishing vacation. Book your cabins now.

Picture courtesy of Jan Thames, Roy Lake Resort

Kettle & Cattail Lake area:
(Courtesy of Tom @ Roykota Resort. 1-605-448-2551) Some nice-sized walleyes being caught this past week, with quite a few smaller ones in the mix.

Cottonwood Lake area: Some nice bass and blue gills being caught on Buffalo, along with some nice walleyes on area lakes. Some nice walleyes in the mix being caught on Clear lake, along with some nice bass.

Lake Poinsett area:
(Courtesy of Bob atLakeview Resort 1-605-983-5049)
A fair to good bite for walleyes and silver bass.

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