Fishing Reports

Fishing has been pretty slow on Poinsett.  We still urge caution for people looking to use the Sorenson beach access. - Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, submitted January 26, 2026

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, Arlington:  605-983-5085, www.gfp.sd.gov

15-20 inches of ice.  Caution around inlets, islands, and rock-piles.  Walleye are most active evening and night.  Northerns starting to run the shoreline shallows.  Check Sheriff notifications for open water updates. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted February 4, 2026

Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN:  605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com

Fishing has been a little slower this week, needing to do some moving around, finding the fish, and then getting them to bite.  Seeing some perch and walleyes, a few crappies from the lakes up north.  Accesses blew in a little this last week, but tracks are being made again.  Consistent cold weather makes for good ice, not a lot of heaves.  18-20 inches of solid ice on Lynn.- Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted February 3, 2026

Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster:  605-237-0309, www.lynnlakelodge.com

A lot of people fishing again this week.  Ice is well in the mid 20"'s.  No problems were heard of over the weekend.  Waubay and Bitter remain the two busiest lakes.  There's been mixed success with so many fishing.  They seem to be fishing relatively deeper in the 20's to low 30's real common.  Waubay is looking  good for perch and Bitter for walleye.  Waubay is good for walleye also.  Clear Lake is doing good for bluegill.  There's a bad heave on the east entrance with a fair amount of snow.  There's no a lot of snow in the region.  The lakes are wind swept with not a lot of snow on the ice.  Lakes are slippery so bring your ice cleats.  – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted February 2, 2026

Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net