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Walleyes are on structure 8-15 ft.  Bottom bouncers and spinners.  Also some fish out deep 25+ ft.  - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted August 20, 2025

Hearing bass being caught, not much else. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted August 20, 2025

Fishing this past weekend was tremendous!  Primarily bluegill, perch, walleye, on crawlers and spinners.  Northern on spoons.  Lake levels healthy at normal+.  Rock piles for panfish and walleye.  Cold water inlets for northern.- Wing N Fin Resort, submitted August 27, 2025

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

Because of the recent cool down in the weather the recent fishing has improved.  Most of the anglers we have seen have been fishing on Hazeldon Lake by Roslyn and also the north part of Waubay Lake.  Fisherman on Lynn have only been seeing some undersized walleye and a few northerns here and there.  We have heard of some pan fish on Clear Lake also. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted August 28, 2025

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

 

 

 

Walleye bite fair.  22-26 ft. using live bait  - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted August 20, 2025

There's a nice stretch of weather coming in, hopefully getting past the rains.  Bitter remains a good choice.  Seeing a lot of walleye activity.  Mostly in the 13-16" range, but a pretty good bite.  We heard good things off of Clear on bluegill.  Haven't heard much on Waubay.  Hazeldon is busy and good on walleye as well.  As September and fall come in, we'll start getting perch activity.  The waters high, but the access are all pretty good for the most part.– Sportsman’s Cove, submitted August 22, 2025

Swan: hearing of walleyes and northerns being caught along weedlines.  Clear: blue gills and crappies are in the weeds or along the outsides of them.  Bobbers or small jigs with crawlers.  West Stink: hearing some walleyes being caught along the weedlines or in the pockets of weeds with crawlers or leeches.  Roy: bass are hitting quite well in the weeds or on structure.  - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted August 20, 2025

Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster:  605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com 

 

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.

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