Fishing Reports

We have had some reports of the walleye spawning on different parts of the lake and having people catching some in the boat and some in the evenings near dark.  For walleye, you could try a jig and a minnow or a Shad Rap.  We also have had reports of crappie being caught in 6 to 7 feet of water with smaller minnows.  This week the weather has been very windy and not as many people fishing. - Schmidt's Landing, submitted April 26, 2024

Schmidt's Landing, Big Stone City:  605-432-6911, www.schmidtslanding.com

Water temps still on the cool side.  Northerns active, panfish bite is 2-3 weeks out.  Walleyes are being found close to shore, with best results pitching a jig and minnow into shallows. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted April 26, 2024

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

Just starting the summer fishing season here.  The two docks on Lynn have been put in and the dock on Middle Lynn just this past week.  There has been just a limited amount of fisherman so far catching a few Walleye and then some nice Northern.  The prime fishing hours still seem to remain the same on Lynn and Middle with early morning and early evening.  Rain and wind for the next couple days but then better weather ahead hopefully. – Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted April 16, 2024

Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster:  605-345-4564, www.lynnlakelodge.com

The wind has been a problem lately.  We're doing well when it's light.  Most of the reports are coming from Waubay Lake.  There's a good walleye bite, mostly make in the 14-15 inch class.  It seems to be the best lake going.  Water clarity is decent.  Haven't heard much on other lakes.  Water temps are in the 40's.  – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted April 23, 2024

The fishing is starting to turn on in NE South Dakota!  We are seeing some great numbers caught from shore and in the boats currently.  It seems to be a short window from 6:30am-8:30am and 6:30pm-8:30pm for a lot of the action.  A lot of guys are using the old fashion jig and a minnow and bobber setups with minnows.  Lakes that have been producing walleye are Dry 2, Goose by Watertown, Long Lake, Waubay, Bitter and Dry by Florence.  Looks like a beautiful weekend to get out and get some fishing done!  We have some openings for open water guiding so get ahold of us for a great experience! - Double P Ranch, submitted April 11, 2024

Fish Hunter hasn't fished yet this spring, as we are attending to farm commitments.  however, the creeks are running between the lakes and a few northern pike are moving in them. -  Fish Hunter Guide Service, submitted April 17, 2024

Double P Ranch, Clark:  605-880-0408, www.doublepranch.com
Fish Hunter Guide Service, Lake City:  605-881-3854, www.fishhunterguideservice.com 
Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net