Pierre, South Dakota is home to not one, but two fantastic walleye fisheries. Running directly through town and dividing Pierre and Fort Pierre is Lake Sharpe, a terrific numbers fishery featuring an abundance of 13-18 inch walleye. Above the dam sits the expansive Lake Oahe, which stretches all the way to Bismarck, North Dakota and […]
There are numerous small towns across South Dakota that offer tremendous outdoor opportunities, but few offer the opportunity that the Chamberlain-Oacoma area does. The area is famous for fantastic walleye fishing, great pheasant hunting, and quality grouse hunting. In addition to the hunting and fishing opportunities, sitting right on the Missouri River reservoir of Lake […]
Canadian fishing trips are special, and for many of us the aura of fishing in Canada is what sets these trips apart from the rest. There are numerous fantastic destinations across the Midwest, but there’s just something about crossing the border and fishing in Canadian waters that means more than a traditional fishing trip. What […]
The Masters Walleye Circuit, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas, has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature six qualifying events across five states. In traditional fashion, the season begins on the Illinois River, fishing out of Spring Valley, Illinois on March 20-21. The second stop features another river event, targeting the […]
The National Walleye Tour has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature four qualifying events across three states and a championship event. The season begins April 9-10 on Lake Erie, fishing out of Monroe, Michigan. The series will then head west making a stop in South Dakota, fishing on Lake Oahe out of […]
The 2025 Stockmen’s Livestock Fall Brawl is set to take place September 27-28, fishing on Lake Oahe out of Spring Creek Recreation Area. The event will kick off with a rules meeting Friday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at The Outpost Lodge. A steak dinner courtesy of DemKota Ranch will be available for all anglers […]
Northeast South Dakota, commonly referred to as the Glacial Lakes region, is known for its terrific walleye and yellow perch fishing. When thoughts of jumbo yellow perch and trophy caliber walleye are on the mind it’s easy to forget about other opportunities. As a certified walleye snob, consider me guilty of these as well! This […]
The calendar has flipped to September, and that means the fall seasons are upon us! Archery deer season is underway, dove hunters are in the fields, and fall fishing is knocking on the door! Following a successful 2024, there’s even higher expectations for both the pheasant and grouse seasons too. We also have a deep […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks have published the 2025 Upland Outlook, which forecasts both the pheasant and grouse seasons across the state. It’s well known that South Dakota is the greatest state to pheasant hunt, and after a tremendous 2024 season, the outlook is looking just as great. The 2024 season saw 1.3 […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) have shared the 2025 Upland Outlook, which showcases both the pheasant and grouse season outlooks across the state of South Dakota. While it’s no secret South Dakota is the greatest state to pheasant hunt, the grouse hunting for many still flies under the radar. For any dedicated […]
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