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

Fishing continues to be good on Hazelden - walleye bite, but of course, most of our guests are hunting this week.  We have groups trying to do it all and are enjoying success.  Shore fishing will improve now with the killing frost breaking down the weed lines.  Enjoying mixed success on Waubay, Bitter, and other odd lakes in the area.  Lynn remains slow for now.  Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted October 21, 2025

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

A real strong bite in the area right now.  Waubay, Bitter and Hazelden seeing a lot of 13-16" walleye.  Big Stone Lake is doing pretty well on crappie and bluegill and the occasional perch.  The perch bite in the region is pretty spotty.  Water temps are still a little warm. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted September 24, 2025

Waubay: walleye bite spotty.  Seeing some perch as well.  8-12 ft/18-26 ft for perch.  Bitter: walleyes bite is good.  Seeing them out deep and as well as shallow waters in the evening.  Still hearing guys pulling bottom bouncers.  Swan:  hearing of walleyes and northern along weedlines/mudlines.  Clear: bluegills are out deep along with the crappies in the main basin.  Bobbers or small jigs with crawlers.  Enemy Swim: hearing bass being caught not much else.  West Stink: hearing some walleyes being caught along the weedlines or in pockets of weeds with crawlers or leeches.  Roy: bass are hitting quite well in the weeds or on structure.  South Rush: hearing some eyes are still being caught in 9-14 ft. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted October 2, 2025

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