Fishing Reports

Anglers scratching that open-water itch. Main attraction has been the Missouri River, but more and more anglers are fishing the shores of southeast South Dakota lakes.

The main story has been the traffic heading west to the river – and the fish have been cooperating.

The Missouri River is open in many spots and fish are being caught.

If you have already put away your ice tackle, turn your attention to the Missouri River.

The ice conditions around the area have taken a hit with the warm weather, rain, and wind. Vehicle traffic on the ice is pretty much non-existent as the accesses to the lakes are rough. However,

Could this be the shortest ice fishing season in over 25 years?

Walleyes and perch are being caught in eastern South Dakota using a number of different presentations.

Ice conditions have definitely improved this week with the arctic air firmly entrenched across the area. However, some lakes in southeast South Dakota still have variable ice thickness, so a few pilot holes may be

Most lakes now are completely locked up, but ice thickness varies quite a bit on some of the lakes. Therefore, caution is still advised and proper safety equipment is recommended. The good news is that,