The lakes in our region are open! Water temperatures are improving. Most boat ramps and docks are installed but not quite all of them. Our spring weather daily forecasts are fluctuating with some recent days in the upper 70s to now low to mid 40s for this coming weekend. Look for daily highs to return to the low to mid 70s for the first half of next week.
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Recent cold-snap and snow, shut down fishing pressure. All ice is gone. Lake level is normal. Shallows near tributaries producing most fish. Sunshine and warmer temps will improve bite. Minnow-jig presentation worked best. Last of frozen culverts opened this week, I'd also recommend crawlers and hammered silver-gold spinners. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted April 6, 2026
Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN: 605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com
Lots of shore fishing going on, and successfully, too. Nice walleyes in the evening about 10 feet from shore, casting. We are just welcoming our first boat fishermen for the season. Crews are getting the docks in this week on most lakes. GF&P docks on north side of Lynn and middle Lynn are in. Private dock on the south side of the lake is not in as of Tuesday evening. Looking forward to a good spring ahead. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted April 15, 2026. Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster: 605-237-0309, www.lynnlakelodge.com
Fishing was a pretty good bite the past few days with the warmer weather. Some
14-18 inch male walleyes being caught on Waubay. Fishing bite improving on area lakes with the water temperatures warming up. A colder windy weekend is ahead so will see some effects from that. Water is high right now but not quite at record levels. Most docks are in place. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted April 17, 2026. Sportsman's Cove, Webster: 605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net
ATTENTION
Protect our waters from invasive species. Leave all plugs out until you reach the boat ramp. Don't move lake water. That includes bait water.
CLEAN - All plants, animals, and mud from the boat, trailer, and gear.
DRAIN - All water by removing plugs, opening valves, and lowering motors.
DRY - Interior compartments and bilge area with a sponge or towel.
Click here to view the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Lake Map. This map includes all the lakes in northeast South Dakota.
Click here to view the back of the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Lake Map. This includes information on each lake, including fish, docks, etc. (Please note: may include information that may be out of date)

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