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Spring fishing has begun!  The weather is getting warmer, the docks are in, and the fish are starting to bite.  Come back each week for updated fishing reports.

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Walleye-crappie bite picking up on jigs and minnows.  Warmer temps will improve bite.  Good water clarity on south 1/2 of lake.  Less clarity on north 1/2.  Weed growth starting, good panfish/walleye bite near shoreline will begin soon. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted May 12, 2024

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

The northern and small mouth bass bite has been very good off of Lynn and Middle Lynn.  Many proud angler small mouth have been seen coming off the lakes.  We have seen some walleye coming off of the two lakes, also but people have had to work quite hard for the walleye limits lately.  The water temps keep rising every day and the bite seems to improve with it. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted May 13, 2024

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

Bitter Lake did very well this week with a lot of success.  Most are fishing on the west side off 442.  A good bite for walleye, but a lot of sorting in the 13" range.  Also seeing the occasional crappie, and getting into a school of white bass.  The northern pike bite is good with water temps good for that.  Also seeing northern pike on Swan, Reed and Antelope.  Waubay Lake is still seeing a lot of algae/moss, but it's slowly improving.    – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted May 14, 2024

The walleye fishing has really started to pick up on shore and in the boats in NE South Dakota!  Guys have been very successful in those peak hours in the morning 6:00am to 9:00am and 6:00pm.  Most guys still just using jig and minnow or slob bobbers with minnows and focusing those shallow waters.  We have some warmer temps for the upcoming forecast which will get this bite fired up!  Lakes that have been producing:  Dry 2, Goose, Long, Reid, Dry by Florence, Antelope, Bitter, Waubay, Hazelton, Lynn.  It's going to be a great season and we do have some openings at the Ranch for open water guiding and lodging. - Double P Ranch, submitted May 02, 2024

Double P Ranch, Clark:  605-880-0408, www.doublepranch.com
Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net

ATTENTION
Protect our waters from invasive species.  Leave all plugs out until you reach the boat ramp.  Don't move lake water.  That includes bait water.

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.

Click here to view the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Lake Map.  This map includes all the lakes in northeast South Dakota. 

Click here to view the back of the Glacial Lakes & Prairies Lake Map.  This includes information on each lake, including fish, docks, etc.  (Please note:  may include information that may be out of date)

SD Game, Fish & Parks

For more information on fishing South Dakota State Parks in the Glacial Lakes & Prairies region, visit SD Game, Fish & Parks.