KWAT’s Outdoor Report for week of April 18, 2022

Aberdeen Area
Fishing Report
Elm Lake: The boat dock by Elm Lake Resort has been put back into the lake. The south boat access is still closed because of work on the dam. Fishing has been slow so far this spring.
Elm River: Anglers have been catching walleye by some of the dams. The river has a decent waterflow this spring.
James River: Fishing has been slow so far this spring. The river has good waterflow and there should be a decent walleye run this spring.
Mina lake: The boat docks have been put back into the lake. Anglers have been catching some walleye in the evenings.
Richmond lake: The boat docks have been put back into the lake. The fishing pier by the east boat ramp is also ready for use. Fishing has been slow so far this spring.

Hunting Report:
Light Goose: Most of the snow geese have migrated into North Dakota. There are still a few small flocks moving through the area.
Turkey: No activity.

Clark County
Fishing Report
Cottonwood: The northern pike bite has been slow.
Dry 1: The walleye bite has been snow.
Dry 2: The northern pike bite has been good, and the walleye bite has been slow.
Reid: The walleye bite has been slow.
Swan: The walleye bite has been slow.

Hunting Report
Light Goose: No activity.
Turkey: No activity.

Codington County
Fishing Report
Blythe Slough: Little shore fishing pressure.
Dry Lake: Fishermen are catching a few walleye and northern pike from shore.
Goose: Some shore fishing is taking place, with a few walleye being caught.
Kampeska: Fishermen are catching a few northern pike and walleye from shore.
Long Lake: Little shore fishing pressure.
Pelican Lake: Little to no fishing pressure.

Hunting Report
Light Goose: No report.
Turkey: Turkeys are spreading out and hunters are having some success.
Day County
Bitter: With the cooler temperatures there has been some ice formation back on the lake. Anglers are still trying their luck shore fishing in some spots and with boats.
Bluedog: There has been quite a bit of traffic at the culverts with shore anglers targeting spring walleye.
Rush: The culverts have been busy with anglers shore fishing.
Enemy Swim: Little activity.
Pickerel: Little activity.
Waubay: Anglers are trying both shore fishing and boat fishing with most of the ice off the lake.

Hunting Report
Light Goose: Small pockets of birds remain.
Turkey: Turkey hunters are having success harvesting a few birds.

Hamlin County
Fishing Report
Clear Lake: Little activity. A few smaller walleyes are being caught
Lake Albert: Little activity. Some northern pike are being caught from the north end of the lake.
Lake Poinsett: Fishing has been slow. Anglers are picking up a few northern pike. Anglers are also catching a few walleye in front of the state park during the evening hours.
Three Buck: Little activity. Expect bite to increase as the temperatures warm up.

Hunting Report
Light Goose: There are still a few snow geese hanging around the county. Most of the birds are concentrated along the western edge of the county. Hunters are having success hunting groups of juvenile snow geese.
Turkey: No activity.

Marshall County
Fishing Report
Buffalo Lakes: Little to no activity.
Cattail / Kettle Lakes: Little to no activity.
Clear: Little to no activity.
Opitz: Little to no activity.
Piyas Lake: Little to no activity.
Roy: Little to no activity.
West Stink Lake: Little to no activity.

Area creeks, streams and river are running. Northern pike are running, providing good spearing opportunities.

Hunting Report:
Light Goose: Snows and blues are passing through the county, and a few moved back south with the snow fall in North Dakota.
Turkey: Hunters are seeing some success.

Parks Report
Fort Sisseton—Join us on Saturday, April 23rd from 12:30 to 4 PM at the South Barracks to celebrate Earth Day 2022 at historic Fort Sisseton. Take an Incredible Journey through the water cycle, bring a pollinator seed ball home to plant for bees and butterflies, make a print of your favorite fish, learn about aquatic invertebrates, birds, mammals and more. Activities will be moved inside if inclement weather!