It’s been an exciting year for Lip Ripper Fishing so far, and it is time to share one of the major areas of expansion that’s been taking place this season! “One of my goals for this year was to really expand on YouTube,” says Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “I’ve always used YouTube […]
We are officially halfway through the Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota, and this means it’s time for a halftime special! We take a look at where things stand in the event, and a bit of the bite the anglers have been on! The Midwest Walleye Challenge began on April 1, and runs through June […]
It’s been a jam-packed last couple weeks and we are very behind on our League Reports! Apologies for that and hoping to get caught up here! The hot streak continued, literally with the hot weather, through Week Five, but cold weather, rain, and muddy water complicated things for Week Six. We discuss it all, these […]
The application period is open for the 2025 South Dakota Firearm Deer seasons. Applications for the Black Hills Deer, Custer Deer, East River Deer, Muzzleloader Deer, Refuge Deer, and West River Deer seasons are due by 8 a.m. Central Time Tuesday, June 17. Residents are eligible to apply for all six seasons, and nonresidents are […]
There is a new opportunity waiting in many South Dakota State Parks this year, with anglers targeting special reward tagged fish on many local fisheries. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists have tagged thousands of fish across the state, with many being released into small ponds and dams within parks and recreation […]
The Second Century Habitat Fund has announced the 2025 habitat support decal, which features the artwork Grassy Draw by South Dakota artist Brent Beal. Beal’s artwork was selected through a contest that featured a people’s choice vote through the SCHF Facebook page. “We’re grateful for every artist who submitted their work and everyone who voted […]
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks wants to remind anglers that fishing regulations for Belle Fourche Reservoir, commonly referred to as Orman Dam, have changed. Anglers are allowed to keep two walleyes per day, both being a minimum of 15 inches. The statewide regulation of one fish of 20 inches or greater would also apply. […]
This upcoming weekend is Open House Weekend, which is hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. This means there is free entrance into all South Dakota State Parks, and no fishing license is required from May 16-18. This is the unofficial kick off to summer, and it certainly feels like summer out there right […]
As anglers, we’re all familiar with the challenge aquatic invasive species (AIS) present to our water bodies across the Midwest. Whether you’re fishing in South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, or anywhere else this is a topic that is present across the country. Fortunately, as anglers ourselves we have a great deal of control […]
It has been a busy spring on Lake Sharpe, with both National Walleye Tour and Sharpe Showdown headlining a major month of April on the fishery. In addition to these events, the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League has been going strong. As the spawn concludes, and summer patterns begin to take hold, let’s take a […]
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