S.D. Border-Walleye Opener

[Autumnhunt]

I was thinking of making my first trip to Big Stone Lake this weekend for the border opener. I have never fished the lake and wondered what I can expects for fish activity and water levels? I hear it's a shallow lake and I am a little concerned about lower unit damage. Any info on this and any tips for walleye's would be appreciated.

Anybody else going out this weekend?

Thanks!

[Mike Walerak]

I'd say stick to the island area. The spawn should be about finished up so them males will be the main targets. The will stick around the rock and gravel areas for a little while. I have had the best luck using slip bobbers, but they can be caught on jigs as well.
Be carefull around the islands especially toward the north end of them. Plenty of rocks to cause boat damage in this neiborhood.
One other tip: there are many shallow rock piles around the lake if you find one chances are you'll find fish.
Post some results! I just had another change of plans so ther is a good chance I may be there to.
mw

[Autumnhunt]

Hey, Thanks Mike for the tips! With a new boat it makes me a little nervous on new waters. I'll be there Saturday morning, party of two in a Blue 2003 Crestliner Sportfish 1750 with a Yamaha 115 hp. Give me a haller if you spot me out there.

Good luck and Rip some Lips!

[Mike Walerak]

Sorry man, I be looking for you if I was there. Just couldn't make it work this weekend.
Go ahead rub it in, how many fish did you catch?
mw

[Autumnhunt]

I didn't go either! Going to Big Stone next weekend instead. I heard others did pretty well out there including one guy I talked to caught a 26 1/2" eye" on Traverse. I do alot of duck hunting on Traverse, but never fished the lake.

We Found the mother load of Crappies on lake Minnewaska instead and we decided to stay there, to much fun to leave-- hehe. All six of us limited out on 1lb + slabs.