Fishing Reports

The water temperatures have still been over 70 degrees which is very warm for this time of year.  It has made the bait of choice a little different because it is still going in between spikes and minnows.  Fishermen are still using the shucks lures with the drop chain for perch and bluegill.  We have had people use a lot of different colors.  Water depths have been about 12-12.5 feet and the fish have still been more on the bottom of the lake.  Walleye have also been biting.  Some are catching them when fishing for perch or trolling with night crawlers.  It has been a beautiful fall to get out on Big Stone Lake. - Schmidt's Landing, submitted September 30, 2024

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

Traverse continues to produce walleye, northern, panfish, and catfish.  White bass and drum also being caught.  Jigs and minnows from shore, or crankbaits, crawlers and spinners from boat. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted October 2, 2024

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

With the warmer weather the bite has been pretty tough on Lynn and Middle Lynn.  There has been an active bite on Bitter and Waubay with a lot of sorting to get a limit.  Hazeldon has seen some action with the same issue of sorting through the small ones to get your limits.  We have seen some perch coming off of Opitz also.  Looking for some cooler weather to come and cool the water temps down to stabilize the bite. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted September 30, 2024

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

A good crowd, lot of people fishing with the nice weather.  Bitter remains a good choice with a good number of walleye.  A lot under 15 inches but a good strong active bite.  Big Stone is a good choice for perch and bluegill.  The bluegill are good quality and good size.  Opitz has a lot of walleyes and quality perch.  Clear Lake is seeing 8-8 1/2 inch bluegill.  A few guys going to Waubay this week but didn't hear much.  The Dry Lakes are having a little activity there too.  – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted September 27, 2024

Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net