Walleyes get a lot of love. They are a favorite fish of anglers across the Midwest. There are multiple regional and national fishing tournaments dedicated to fishing for them. They’re even the state fish of South Dakota! Indeed, walleyes get plenty of love across South Dakota and the entire Midwest. But what about the sauger? […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota are some of the most popular fisheries in the region, and this is for good reason! Each of these reservoirs can produce a limit of walleyes or a trophy for the wall, and other species such as smallmouth bass, salmon, and paddlefish can provide unique opportunities depending on […]
It’s not a secret I love targeting walleye in South Dakota. Whether it’s the Missouri River reservoirs or Glacial Lakes region, from the boat, shore, or through the ice, I’ve chased them, I’ve caught them, and I’ve been skunked by them. I love walleye fishing in South Dakota, but that’s actually not what I grew […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that the Lake Francis Case and Lewis and Clark Lake public fisheries meeting will take place virtually Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. central time. GFP fisheries biologists out of the Chamberlain office will provide an update on both the Lake Francis Case and Lewis […]
Lake Sharpe is a classic Missouri River reservoir, flowing from Oahe Dam in Pierre to Big Bend Dam in Fort Thompson. Clear water, current, and classic reservoir fishing is what anglers can expect, as well as plenty of walleyes to be caught. However, connected to Lake Sharpe, is a fishery that is the complete opposite. […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota offer some of the best walleye fishing in the Midwest, and as spring begins the first open water opportunities of the season draws anglers from across the region to Chamberlain, South Dakota to fish on Lake Francis Case. While springtime in Chamberlain is a major draw to start […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota are complex and dynamic fisheries. While they share certain characteristics, there are many elements that make these fisheries unique as well. We highlighted the three main reservoirs: Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Francis Case in A Comprehensive Guide to Fishing on the Missouri River in South Dakota. […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota are large and complex fisheries, and none meets these qualifications more than Lake Oahe. Stretching across two states and connecting two capitals, Lake Oahe is expansive, deep, and features numerous elements within the reservoir. We highlighted the three main reservoirs: Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Francis Case […]
The Missouri River in South Dakota offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the Midwest, and many anglers from across the country come to take advantage of the excellent bite. South Dakota is home to four major reservoirs: Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake. Each of these fisheries […]
The Berkley Shallow Money Badger is one of the hot new baits on the market and can be fished by both casting and trolling. This makes it an extremely versatile bait, with an aggressive action to attract everything from walleyes to bass to trout. Fish It Like Nick “The Berkley Shallow Money Badger is one […]
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