Fishing near Watertown, SD

I may be heading up to Watertown with some buddies and while they hunt I want to fish. I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions about where to go around there. I have a boat and am willing to travel a bit if needed. Would also like to target walleyes or perch. Thanks.

Brad, if you end up going give me a call. We have fished that area every year for the last 5. This year the best walleye fishing we had was Lynn Lake, you will have to travel a bit from Watertown, but the Waubay area will be worth it.

Will do Nick. I will give you a call next week and let you know how the Miss. was too. Thanks.

I can make a couple calls to some locals to see if there is a bite going anywhere close to Wtn. You can always fish Kampeska or Pelican right in town. I would opt for Pelican simply cuz there a lot of big fish caught in that little lake this time of year.

Obviously north has lots of options, but don’t over look south either. Lake Thompson, Hwy 81 ponds(need a little boat to fish these) or Poinsett. All good options.

There are also a good chance the bite out in Florence on dry lake or grass is going. It was on fire this spring.

Let us know how you do.

Ok so I am for sure going now. I will be up there the end of Oct. Can anybody help with where to go, what to do, and what the conditions will be like. I will be planning on COLD and RAINY but I would like to know what to use and a rough idea on where to fish. I am a river fisherman so fishing a new lake in the cold water is kind of new to me. I also will be fishing alone the whole time if anyone wants to hop aboard let me know. I have a new 18″ lund so there will be plenty of room. ANYONE!! Nick, I will be calling you about mowers and fishing this week too!!