The Midwest Walleye Challenge will welcome South Dakota for the 2025 event. South Dakota joins five other states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, and Michigan (after May 15) who will be participating in the 2025 event. The Midwest Walleye Challenge is a Citizen Science Fishing Event, which allows anglers to report their catches to their respective […]
The 2025 Nebraska Fishing Forecast is available, and this is an excellent resource for anglers across the Cornhusker state. Daryl Bauer, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission fisheries outreach program manager, provides a write up on major species and all 2024 sampling charts are included. Our favorite fish, the walleye, is the species we’re going to […]
The largest waterbody in South Dakota, Lake Oahe, often finds itself in the spotlight. The expansive reservoir, which stretches from Bismarck, North Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota, is one of the most dynamic fisheries in the country. While this “boom and bust” fishery has gone through many cycles, anglers should be hopeful 2025 is a […]
The spotlight is going to be on Lake Sharpe in 2025 and all signs point to the popular fishery being ready to have one of its best years in recent memory. Known for being a walleye factory, Lake Sharpe has produced an excellent supply of walleyes in recent years and is ready to meet the […]
We’re approximately halfway through winter here in South Dakota, and there has been no shortage of news in the South Dakota outdoors! We break down everything you need to know as winter, hopefully soon, transitions to spring! Ice Fishing Report First and foremost is our traditional fishing report. Well, traditional maybe not so much. Ice […]
The favorite rods of Lip Ripper Fishing and Propst Professional Anglers, JB Designs – Custom Rods, have officially unveiled the first production rods available for purchase. “A lot went into this, countless years behind the scenes,” said Mason Propst of Propst Professional Anglers. “Josh had an idea to get a bouncer rod out there and […]
The 2025 Platte Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, May 3. The 29th annual event is hosted by the Platte Area Chamber of Commerce and launches out of Platte Creek Recreation Area onto Lake Francis Case. “The Platte area can offer some of the best fishing on Lake Francis Case throughout […]
The 2025 Sharpe Showdown is set for April 26-27. The third annual event is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and put on by The Fishing Crew. “Sharpe Showdown is one of my favorite events of the season,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Pierre is the perfect host for anglers […]
The 2025 Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is set for April 12-13. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and Cedar Shore Resort and launches on to Lake Francis Case out of Chamberlain. “Chamberlain is the epicenter of early spring walleye fishing, and each year plays host to numerous events throughout April and into […]
2026 Update: The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Cup will take place July 18-19. Learn More: South Dakota Governor’s Cup Set for July 18-19 The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is set for July 19-20. The Governor’s Cup launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre on to Lake Oahe. “Last year we celebrated […]
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