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 […]
The annual Open House Weekend in South Dakota will take place May 16-18. Open House Weekend is hosted every year by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and allows free entrance into all South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Areas, and no fishing license is required. Open House Weekend is an excellent time to take […]
We are nearing the midpoint of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season, and the strong start continues with another Top Five finish, this time bringing home 2nd place! “Heading into Week Four I was feeling extremely confident on the bite I was on, and felt 7 pounds was an extremely achievable goal,” said Nick […]
Custer State Park staff have been busy preparing trails for the upcoming season, and provided an update on the status of a couple major projects. The Sunday Gulch Trail is set to open on May 16, 2025, which is just in time for the upcoming Open House Weekend and busy summer season. The weather conditions […]
Updated October 31, 2025: The Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle successfully raised $150,000 to support habitat conservation in South Dakota! Casey Crooks was the lucky winner of the Can-Am, and everyone who participated supported grassland habitat for pheasants, deer, and other wildlife! Learn more in Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle Raises Over $150,000. The Second […]
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