Fishing Reports

With water temperatures pushing into the mid-70's, the early summer transition is fully underway, and the action remains steady across multiple species.  Walleyes are starting to move slightly deeper off the immediate shorelines as the water warms up.  The bluegill bite around shallower weed beds and along the shorelines using small jigs or nightcrawlers is really starting to ramp up as well.  As the sun gets high midday, look for the distinct weed lines or transitions where rock meets mud to stay on those active schools. - Hartford Beach State Park, submitted June 3, 2026

Hartford Beach State Park, Corona:  605-432-6374, www.gfp.sd.gov

Fishing has been pretty fair on Poinsett this summer.  Some folks are getting into them, and some are striking out. - Lake Poinsett Recreation Area, submitted May 27, 2026

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

Memorial Weekend found multiple species active.  Crappie on jigs and minnows, bluegill on crawlers and waxies.  Walleyes were caught on both cranks and live bait.  Weeds for bluegills, rocks for walleyes and crappies.  Evening nite-bite producing mixed bag, including catfish.  Most northern caught near cold water inlets.
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Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN:  605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com
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Another fun week catching muskie and northern, and some huge walleyes.  Casting spoons into the shallows will allow you to reel in some big fish.  Seeing nice limits off Waubay and Bitter when the wind allows it.  Water temps are rising, so fishing depths are beginning to go a little deeper.  All different presentations are being attempted and working on any given day.  This is the time of year you want to be fishing. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted June 2, 2026.  

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

It was a tough day yesterday.  Walleye bite was a challenge in the afternoon.  South Rush was very very busy.  Bitter has a lot of people fishing and doing pretty good.  Waubay has scattered reports.  Smallmouth are biting as well as some white bass, and walleye activity.  The fish seem to be shallow.  Some people tried Clear Lake for bluegill but didn't do well.  Some also tried Big Stone but it's a little weedy.  We're also seeing a northern pike bite.– Sportsman’s Cove, submitted June 2, 2026.  

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