The 24th Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is in the books, and Lake Francis Case showed up in all aspects of the way the reservoir is known for! The tournament featured great numbers of fish, a trophy caliber fish, and one very major wind event! Day One of the event was gorgeous conditions, with […]
The 24th Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is upon us, and conditions are looking much more positive for this year’s event than they did in the year previously. The bite has been very strong on Lake Francis Case, particularly in the Chamberlain area, and weather conditions are looking favorable to allow anglers to fish […]
Tournament season is officially here! Spring weather is finally here, the first tournament of the season is this upcoming weekend, and the Midwest Walleye Challenge is underway! This weekend’s fishing report is dedicated to the Chamberlain area, where Nick has started pre-fishing for the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament that will be next weekend. We […]
This is the last chance to sign up for the 24th Annual Cedar Shore Resort tournament! The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 9 at midnight. The tournament takes place April 12-13 out of Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain and launches onto Lake Francis Case. “The long range forecast is looking fantastic for this […]
The Midwest Walleye Challenge is officially underway, with the event kicking off Tuesday, April 1. Fortunately, there is still time to get registered and get out on the water! This is South Dakota’s first year in this event, which is hosted by Anglersatlas.com and the MyCatch app. The event runs from April 1 – June […]
The open water season is officially here in South Dakota. Boat docks have been placed along the entire state, including the Missouri River reservoirs and Glacial Lakes region, and ample open water opportunities are available for boat and shore anglers alike. Winter wasn’t going down without a fight though, and a strong rain and snow […]
The Glacial Lakes region of northeast South Dakota is known for both excellent walleye and yellow perch fishing. Whether it is the larger fisheries such as Bitter Lake or Waubay Lake, or the smallest of sloughs, all of the best fisheries in eastern South Dakota have one thing in common: fast-growing, well-fed fish. On the […]
It is no secret that forage plays a critical role on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, but exactly how that forage interacts both with itself and the fish is a complex issue. Gizzard shad, rainbow smelt, and ciscoe/lake herring all provide a forage base in the Missouri River reservoirs, but their presence within […]
When it comes to spring walleye fishing, it’s tough to find a better destination than Lake Francis Case. Anglers from across the country head to Chamberlain, South Dakota to take advantage of one of the best bites of the season. While Chamberlain is the epicenter of spring walleye fishing, an excellent bite can be found […]
The 2025 open water season is upon us, and that makes now a great time to take a look at 25 easy tips to help you catch more fish this season! Oftentimes it’s those small adjustments that can pay big dividends! Try these tips when you’re out on the water, and you’re likely to catch […]
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