South Dakota fishing update: Walleyes have just started spawning in the larger lakes, probably within the last week or so. That probably means that northern pike are done. We found a few yellow perch egg masses in some small wetlands (they warm up more quickly than larger waters).
So, what does this mean for fishing. The post-spawn northern pike bite is just underway. Walleyes are tough during spawning, although some will undoubtedly be caught.
Water temps are still in the low 40's, so not much action yet on the largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or bluegills.
Dave
