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 […]
The Berkley GULP! Minnow is one of the most common options in the soft plastics aisle for walleye anglers and rightfully so, the GULP! Minnow simply catches fish. One of the most versatile soft plastics available, the GULP! Minnow is best fished on a jig but can be fished a variety of ways. Fish It […]
The weather was a bit tumultuous this past week, and that prevented a lot of anglers from hitting the water. The benefit of that, is the strong winds that ripped through the state greatly increased the amount of open water available for anglers to fish. Open water opportunities continue to expand along both the Missouri […]
Spring is upon us, and the recent warm weather has open water fishing opportunities expanding by the day in South Dakota. This past week was a busy week along the Missouri River reservoirs, with docks going in along Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case. We recap some of the boat ramp and dock updates and […]
As we have shared previously, the Midwest Walleye Challenge will be coming to South Dakota and in addition to being a fun and exciting way to compete with fellow anglers this event will provide valuable information to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists. Learn More: Midwest Walleye Challenge Set for South Dakota […]
The 24th Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament will take place April 12-13, 2025. The event will launch out of Cedar Shore Resort on Lake Francis Case out of Chamberlain, with the winner set to take home $13,000. The Fishing Crew has announced the 2025 payouts, including $13,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place, […]
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