Fishing Reports

Current water temp still in upper forties-low fifties.  Primary bite is northern, with walleyes mixed in .  Warmer temps needed for an "all species bite."  Traverse fisheries is solid!  - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted April 17, 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

Very nice crowd this weekend.  Probably the busiest that we've seen for April.  Water temps are mostly over 50 degrees.  Main lakes are in the 40's and bays are in the 50's.  Waubay had a good weekend.  When it's dead calm it's a little difficult.  Seeing a lot of walleye.  Not hearing much on the other lakes, as the most activity is on Waubay.  Water clarity is about 4-5 feet.  Levels are about 1 1/2 feet below peak but in good shape.  Accesses are good.  Some guys are looking for northern pike but the bulk are for walleye.  Smallmouth are also biting along with white bass. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted April 15, 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