Fishing Reports

We've been hearing reports of some perch being caught.  We think the walleye fishing has been fair. - Lake Poinsett Recreation area, submitted September 22, 2026

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

Labor Day Weekend 2026 found hungry fish!  Primary bite was jumbo bluegills.  Crawlers and cranks produced bluegill, perch, white bass, catfish, drum, and walleye.  Northerns were also active around cold-water inlets.  Steady south winds improved clarity along MN shoreline. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted September 8, 2026.

Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN:  605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com
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The bite has improved since the evenings have started to cool down.  Finding a few perch too!  Edge of the weeds in 8 to 12 feet of water.  Minnows and crawlers.  Going through lots of minnows and catching small walleye.  Good news for next season!  Waubay and Bitter have been the go to lakes.  Lynn has produced some nice walleyes this week also on minnows.  Bobber fishing seems to be the key.  They are not aggressive.  Light bite.  Water temps at about 62 degrees. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted September 23, 2026.  

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

It was a light crowd the last couple days, and we didn't hear much.  Waubay and Bitter remain the better lakes for walleye activity.  The water is cooling down to the upper 50's, low 60's.  Big Stone Lake is picking up and getting better for perch and bluegill.  Roy Lake is also not a bad choice for bluegill. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted September 23, 2026.  

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