Across the Midwest, walleye anglers will encounter a variety of regulations when it comes to walleye management. One of these regulations is a closed season, which is present in states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northwest Iowa. Other states including South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska will remain open for walleye fishing year-round. The reason […]
Spring in South Dakota can be a rollercoaster. One of the best examples of this is the spring of 2026, which has seen everything from 80-degree temperatures to multiple inches of snow all within the span of a few weeks. The weather on the prairie is an average of extremes, and when the prairie decides […]
The first week of the Midwest Walleye Challenge is just about complete, and the leaderboard already has two fish over 25 inches holding down the top spots! The Day County Walleye Slayers are off to a hot start courtesy of Ari Sichmeller and Maddy Stassi. Ari currently holds the top spot for longest walleye at […]
After enjoying a taste of summer in the middle of March, it was back to classic spring fishing conditions to begin April. Snow showers, colder temperatures, and wind rolled across the Missouri River, but there were still fish to be caught! Find out all about it in this week’s fishing report! How is Fishing on […]
April is upon us, and while the winter may still be persisting, we have a special fishing report to help get us a little closer to spring! Where is the Best Bite? The best bite so far this spring has been on Lake Francis Case near Chamberlain. Overall, the fishing has been very, very good […]
The Black Hills of South Dakota offer a number of unique trout fishing opportunities including both stream and reservoir options. The Black Hills streams are managed with naturally producing populations, while Black Hills reservoirs are stocked frequently to maintain high catch rates for anglers. These unique management styles, and unique fisheries, lead to a variety […]
It has been another busy week for boat dock placements, and anglers have even more opportunities to hit the water heading into the weekend! We have an update regarding where docks have been placed to help make plans to hit the water across the state! What Boat Docks Were Placed This Week? Boat docks were […]
This past week brought both a taste of summer, and a reminder of reality! Temperatures in the 80s, high sun, and calm winds brought anglers from across the state and the region to the water the past several days. Following a handful of feels like summer days, a strong cold front brought snow showers and […]
The early spring is always brought with new excitement – warmer weather, the (hopefully!) end of winter, and a new open water season! When the ice subsides, boat docks are placed, and weather allows, anglers will take to the Missouri River in number. While the bite can be very good in the early spring, sometimes […]
The weather is warm, the docks are in, and it’s time to put the boats in the water! There are ample open water opportunities for anglers to enjoy, and we have a quick update on the boat ramp access in this special fishing report! Boat Ramp Updates It was a busy week for boat docks […]
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