Smallmouth bass action has been very good in the shallows of most area lakes as well. Crappie action has continued to improve in the shallow water of most area lakes. Look for better numbers of fish from Sissiton Lake and Budd Lake. Fox Lake is kicking out walleyes in 10 feet of water. Bass remain shallow and active on most area lakes.
Cannon Lake continues to produce a few walleyes along the shallow shoreline areas.
Leeches and nightcrawlers have started to work better than minnows. The bass season started a bit slow, but Shields Lake and Lake Mazaska gave up a few big fish. Look for sunfish on Cedar Lake in 4 to 8 feet of water. Northern pike continue to hit on most area lakes, but look to Roberts Lake for bigger fish. During the day, vertical jigging over 30 to 50 feet of water has been most productive.