Fishing Reports

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

We have one fisherman coming in tomorrow.  All of our guests have been hunting, and doing very well.  Everyone who told us they would be fishing has been too exhausted from their hunting excursions to even try.  Lynn ramp is still in, so still able to access the lake.  Many of the ramps have been taken out.  We might be waiting for ice from here on out..... Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted November 14, 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