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I've been dragging my feet to post this, but we are going to close for the winter season!  If you have existing reservations after today, I will be in contact to cancel.  I apologize!  The next 2 days will be cold but then the extended forecast looks warm and after a weekend of new cracks around the lake, it is time.  Thank you for those who I was blessed to see this winter and for all those I missed, we will see you next winter and will hope for a little colder weather.  We will see what the weather does for when we re-open for the Spring.  Schmidt's Landing, submitted February 26, 2024 (via Facebook)

Schmidt's Landing, Big Stone City:  701-403-9089, www.schmidtslanding.com

Still only recommending only walk on fishing.  Some are still using four wheelers, finding still 13-15 inches of ice.  But, there is bad ice located north of Goat Island on Lynn so everyone needs to be very cautious.  There is water sitting on top of the ice now.  Have had fishermen who have found a couple schools of perch, had to sort through many to finally get a limit of 9-10 inchers.  The accesses are still pretty good but the roads to get to them are getting pretty muddy.  Anglers have been picking up a few nice sized walleyes and northerns here and there too. – Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted March 2, 2024

Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster:  605-345-4564, www.lynnlakelodge.com

A fair amount of guys on the ice yet today.  We recommend walk-out only.  You should be very cautious, but we should have a little time yet for a few walk-outs.  We did make some ice back this week, but we had warm weather on Thursday and Friday.  Waubay and Bitter are still the best for Walleye, perch is spotty.   They're finding bluegill and crappie on Clear Lake and a mixture on Roy.  Enemy Swim is pretty secure yet.  The days are getting longer, but the crowds are getting lighter.  – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted March 1, 2024

I took a drive yesterday around the area lakes.  Absolutely no one fishing.  I did not see a fisherman on Waubay Lake, Pickerel Lake, and most all the area lakes.  The warm temps. and thin ice seems to be a factor.  Lake access is also becoming a problem.  However, with caution I think there is still plenty of ice fishing before we have our final spring melt down.  As for the fishing, the panfish bite is still going okay for bluegills and crappies.  The walleye bite has been best in early mornings or late evenings.  That is normal.  And the pike bite is okay.  The perch bite has been pretty tough.  Not very much activity on the perch.  I guess the perch numbers are just low.  I would suggest if you plan to ice fish, I would walk out or stay with an ATV for transportation.  Thursday the temp. is supposed to be back in the 50's.  Plan ahead and be careful on that ice. -  Fish Hunter Guide Service, submitted February 27, 2024

Most likely one more weekend to get your ice trip in!  Take a couple days off and come get in on the action before the ice fades away.  Perch and walleye are jumping out of the holes up here in the NE SD area.  Looking at the forecast we most likely have 10 days left at the most.  Get your trip booked before our ice is gone!  - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted February 25, 2024 (via Facebook)

Fish Hunter Guide Service, Lake City:  605-881-3854, www.fishhunterguideservice.com 
Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster:  605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com

Fishing reports will resume once the spring open water fishing resumes.  With the warm temperatures and winds, the ice has been dissipating daily making ice fishing very limited.  Walk-on traffic only where available. 

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ATTENTION
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CLEAN - All plants, animals, and mud from the boat, trailer, and gear.

DRAIN - All water by removing plugs, opening valves, and lowering motors.

DRY - Interior compartments and bilge area with a sponge or towel.

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