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Ice is growing thicker every day.  Please use caution.  Reports will come in as it progresses.  Book your ice-fishing trip today.  Check out our member fishing reports below.

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Fishing seems to be picking up in the last week.  We are seeing more and more folks using the fish cleaning station after coming off the lake.  We have been noticing the perch fishing picking up.  All in all, fishing seems to be ramping up. - Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, submitted September 29, 2025

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

Due to recent high winds and rain, fishing pressure has been minimal.  Prior to the high winds, minnows close to shore were producing a nice mixed bag of panfish, northern, and walleye. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted October 22, 2025

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

There were ice fishermen on Lynn on Sunday.  Lots of open spots yet, but enough for them to walk on, and drill a hole.  Possibly 2 inches of ice where it is frozen over.  BE CAREFUL.  Sloughs all seem to be frozen over, but a few reports of hunters stepping through the ice while chasing birds.  Single digit temperatures forecasted should eliminate that.  As always, we do not recommend any driving on the ice till after the first of the year.  Be safe.  Have fun.  Catch fish. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted December 1, 2025

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

 

 

 

Looks to be some good looking boating days ahead.  As long as the wind stays under 15 mph.  The last we heard, the docks are still in place.  We have not been notified of their removals.  Waubay Lake off Grenville has a good perch bite with the occasional bluegill.  Also seeing a few walleye coming off.  They're fat good looking fish.  Haven't heard too much on other lakes.  About 15-20% of the corn still remains in the fields.  Duck hunters are doing pretty well.  The small ponds freeze over but then will reopen.  Pheasant hunters are doing okay as well.  We're seeing a few snow geese, but not bunches.  There's no ice yet, but Waubay is seeing water temps in the 30's. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted November 12, 2025

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)

SD Game, Fish & Parks

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For more information on fishing South Dakota State Parks in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies region, visit SD Game, Fish & Parks.

To purchase your SD Fishing License, click here to go to the SD Game, Fish & Parks Go Outdoors South Dakota portal.