Waubay/Bitter, etc.

[Skis]

OK, didn't get to Thompson yesterday and feeling bad because the weather was awesome!!

Anyhow, going up to the Waubay area this weekend for a couple days of fishing. Heard Waubay has been good, but I've never been to Bitter and am tempted to try it. Any reports from the NE corner of South Dakota?

[Tyler Holm]

If this is your first rodeo at Bitter, be aware of sunken islands (sometimes rocky). There are several areas to ding a prop on the very north part of the lake as well as the southern portion. Watch your depth finders closely when traveling.

I don't have any reports to speak of, but wanted to give you a heads up about that.

[gorrilla]

The Grenville grade on the north end of Waubay is hot right now. Fatheads catching 12-19" walleyes off of shore.

[Skis]

Fished Waubay on Saturday and had a blast!! Caught at least 40 walleyes in 4 1/2 hours of targeting them. Nothing big, but kept 4 person limit of 15-16" eaters.

Then we went to a deeper hole and tried to catch some perch. Fished there for a couple of hours and ended up with 6 jumbo perch. Caught more walleyes then perch while we were bobber fishing.

Beautiful day to be on the lake.

[Tyler Holm]

That's a great report. I've heard fall walleye bite has started at Waubay. The perch action should keep picking up.

Thanks for the report. Its nice to see there are some 15-16" fish coming out. A few years ago, it was a solid 13.5-14" bite, but rarly got them 16 inchers.