brookings

[walleyewacker]

Is there much for fishing around the brookings area. I was thinking about going to college out there and dont know much about the area. I couldnt imagine going somewhere without being able to satisfy the addiction!

[ifishsd]

Plenty of fishing around Brookings. Lake Thompson and Ponisett are only 30 miles. Plus the Highway 81 ponds, Brush Lake, Goldsmith Lake and Sinai Lake are within 20 miles of Brookings.

[Aberdak]

I graduated from SDSU in winter of 1980, I used to hunt a bunch around there but I did not fish at all. The previous post is very good and good luck if you choose SDSU. Are you a wildlife and fisheries major?

[walleyewacker]

Thanks alot for the help. Haha ya the hunting was a good consideration when deciding where to go. I want to major in environmental biology rather than the fisheries and wildlife. From what I have seen and heard the fisheries and wildlife are the park rangers and careers like that. I kinda want to take it a step further and stay in the outdoor field if possible.

[Guest]

He I was from MN and went to school in SD without knowing anything about the outdoor world. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made. More resources in their natural state out there. Go for it and enjoy the time you spend out there.

[walleyewacker]

I have always heard about the hunting out there but i wasnt so sure about the fishing. Thanks alot. Its looking like thats the place to go. Lots of cowboy boots and cowboy hats out there, but being from where I am I should fit right in!

[Aberdak]

here is the latest report from the state. Brookings County

Lake Campbell – Walleye fishing has been fair. Can be caught by using crappie rigs with minnows. Most walleyes range from 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs. Northern pike fishing has been good. Bullhead fishing has been good. With sizes ranging from 8"-10". Most of the fishing has been done from shore on the south side of lake.

Lake Hendricks – Walleye fishing has been slow. Best way to catch is by drifting with bottom bouncers and spinners.

Oakwood Lake – Slow

Lake Sinai – Walleye fishing has been good. Wader fishing from shore has been good when using jigs with minnow and twister tails. Fishing from a boat has been good when using bottom bouncers and spinners. Most sizes being caught range from 2-3lbs. Perch and northern pike fishing has been slow.

Brush Lake – Walleye fishing has been fair. Can be caught by using jigs with minnows and twister tail. Wader fishing has been catching 2-3lb walleyes from shore. Perch fishing has been good. Can be caught with minnows and crappie rigs. Most sizes being caught range from 8"-10".