This winter the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) held public fisheries meetings in Pierre, Mobridge, and the first ever virtual fisheries meeting. These meetings covered Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake. If you weren’t able to make these meetings, the full recordings are available on the GFP […]
The Hunt for Habitat raffle will again be available for South Dakota in 2025. These raffle licenses are issued by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and feature several license opportunities. The licenses available through the raffle are: Tickets can be purchased for each individual package and are $10 for residents and $20 […]
We’re continuing to enjoy an early spring warm stretch along the Missouri River in South Dakota, and boats have been on the water from Pierre to Chamberlain. As it can be this time of year, the fishing has been a bit inconsistent, but when right the bite can be outstanding. The two primary locations receiving […]
There is a new way to support habitat conservation in South Dakota. The new Habitat Conservation License Plate was announced by Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) this past week, and these plates are now available for South Dakota residents. “Habitat conservation is crucial to keep our animal populations strong […]
The open water season has begun on the Missouri River, and traditional spring locations of Chamberlain and Pierre are already seeing both heavy boat traffic and good fish being caught! It’s time to get the boat hooked up, rig up the rods, and hit the water! To help you prepare for the season, we’ve got […]
We are officially to the open water season in South Dakota for 2025! The Missouri River reservoirs are open for boats, and particularly the upper end of Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case are drawing anglers to begin the season! We highlight all of it in this week’s fishing report! Ice Conditions and Access The […]
The weather is looking fantastic for Sunday, March 2, and anglers are going to be eager to hit the water! For anglers looking to take advantage of the open water opportunities on Lake Sharpe or Lake Francis Case, we have an update on boat ramp availability. Lake Sharpe The best access location is the Fort […]
Another season is upon us! Open water fishing opportunities are here in South Dakota, and we’re eager to jump in the boat and hit the water! This means our weekly fishing reports are also back! We’re proud to offer some of the best fishing reports across South Dakota, particularly as we focus on the Missouri […]
The third annual Sharpe Showdown is coming up April 26-27, 2025, and anglers will have a variety of prizes they will be fishing for come tournament day. In addition to the traditional tournament format, there will be a number of other prizes. One of these is Big Bag, which is presented by Lip Ripper Fishing. […]
The Lake Area Walleye Club has announced their schedule for the 2025 season. The 2025 season will feature five one-day qualifier events followed by a two-day championship on Lake Oahe in Gettysburg. Anglers are required to attend a rules meeting and calcutta at Prime Time Tavern in Madison on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. This […]
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