The lakes in our region are open! Water temperatures are improving. Boat ramps and docks are now installed. Our spring weather continues to fluctuate. Look for daily highs to return to the low to mid 70s.
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Walleye - Northern limits were common over the weekend. Crappie bite has started, warmer temps will improve panfish bite. Lake level is below normal, water temps appx. 54-59 degrees. Water clarity is quite clear. 70-Tourney boats over the weekend, most all boated multiple species of fish! Lake Traverse fisheries is excellent!
For more info/reservations contact Wing N Fin Resort. (submitted May 3, 2026.)
Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN: 605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com
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Had a great weekend with boat fishing beginning to take off, although shore fishing is still going on. The muskie fishing on Lynn has been good. Casting in less than 10 feet. Lots of northerns up at Lynn too. Waubay has produced a variety of fish, including walleyes, white bass, and perch. The walleye spawn seems to be done. It is a great time to be on area lakes, with Hazelden being a popular go to. Fishing is on!!! - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted May 4, 2026. Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster: 605-237-0309, www.lynnlakelodge.com
Nice weather this week. Boat traffic is picking up. Guys did well on Waubay Lake on Thursday. Picking up a lot out of the deep water. Seeing bugs merging out of the mud, putting them in deeper waters. We're starting to see a little more on Bitter as well, which is typical. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted May 8, 2026. 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 (Please note: may include information that may be out of date)

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