Lake Oahe Ice Fishing Report

The ice fishing on lake Oahe has been good. There have been several reports of walleye over 25 inches being caught near the Oahe Bridge by Gettysburg, SD. Using pop ups, or jigging, with chubs has been the most productive. The best fishing has been either in the pre dawn - dawn hours or right at dusk. The majority of fish have been caught between 12 and 17 feet of water with rocks on the bottom for structure. Some large northern pike have been caught as well as silver bass. The ice is thick enough for ATV's still, but there have been a few reports of people going through. So Be Careful. Avoid pressure ridges and white ice, and be careful if your traveling in the dark, it is easy to get disorientated. The best part of the ice fishing season is coming to a close in the next month, get out there and enjoy before it's gone.