Fishing Reports

Fish are on structure of shallow flats.  Jig and minnow seems to be best.  Wind blown shorelines. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted May 21, 2025

Fishing has been picking up.  Many people finding success on the shore and out on the boat.  Walleyes seem to be touch and go, but other species are being caught frequently. - Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, submitted June 3, 2025

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, Arlington:  605-983-5085, www.gfp.sd.gov 

Good fishing across all species continues.  Crappies and bluegills along rocky weed lines.  Walleyes in appx. 9'.  Northerns primarily in cold water inlet areas.  Water temp is appx. 60 degrees and rising. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted June 4, 2025

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

Fishing is improving daily, although walleyes are still a little elusive on Lynn.  Lots of northerns, lots of muskies, lots of smallmouth bass - all kinds of presentations working.  Live bait-or plastics.  Sending fishermen to Waubay for numbers, not size on the walleyes.  Shore fishing is still good in the evenings.  It's a great time to be fishing!  - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted June 3, 2025

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

Seeing fish from 5-15 ft.  Some are active some are not.  Getting walleyes and small mout bass on rock islands/points.  Jig and minnow or plastics.  Also have been pulling minnows at slow speeds on bottom bouncers. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted May 21, 2025

The walleye bite is hot and heavy in NE South Dakota.  The water temp in most bodies of water is around 60 degrees, which means the fish are chomping!  Currently the fish are often grouping up and some places you can find them include:  under water structure such as underwater points, rock piles and more!  Anglers had good success for walleyes with a jig and a minnow, bobbers with a plain hook, a minnow and jig and a plastic.  We are also starting to see Lindy rigs producing some good numbers.  If you have time to do some shore fishing, or even in the boat, now is a great opportunity for you to get out and catch some fish!  Lakes that have had good success are as followed:  Waubay, Bitter, Antelope, Hazelton, Drywood, Dry by Florence, Dry 2 by Willow Lake, Goose, Reid, Grass.  - Chasin' Tails 605, submitted June 5, 2025

We had a little system come through yesterday.  It was windy in the afternoon, which is the first windy day in weeks.  Favorable weather coming up.  Bitter and Waubay Lakes remain a good choice.  Fishermen did pretty well and filled on both.  Some are going to Rush and Hazelton and Grass Lake by Florence has been real busy.  We're seeing blue gill and crappie activity.  Water temps are in the 60's. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted June 3, 2025

Chasin' Tails 605, Waubay:  605-880-7627, www.chasintails605.com
Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net