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

Most houses off.  Ice conditions vary greatly.  Recent stretch of warm temps causing water on top of ice that may hide pockets of open water.  No vehicles advised.  Shoreline tip-up fishing over the weekend produces plenty of northern action.  With even warmer temps forecast, ice conditions will continue to decline rapidly.  Spring appears to be right around the corner, I'd advise waiting for ice out to fish.- Wing N Fin Resort, submitted February 11, 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 weekend.  Saturday was extremely busy.  There are a few issues with ice on the points, sandbars with heaves, etc.  It's the same as any winter.  Waubay and Bitter seem to be the busy lakes.  20-22 inches of ice is common.  But check ahead, with the warm up and lack of snow on the ice, it can vary.  The best bet for perch is Waubay, and Bitter for walleye.  There's a good bluegill bite on Clear and we've heard mixed reports of panfish on Roy Lake.   – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted February 9, 2026

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