First and foremost a very happy Mother’s Day, as summer continues to creep closer and closer! That’s the theme of this week’s fishing report, with South Dakota’s Open House Weekend on the horizon. Open House Weekend and the following Memorial Day Weekend kick off the summer, and this week’s fishing report previews all of that! […]
Angler’s Atlas, host of the Midwest Walleye Challenge, has released the total catch data from the first half of the 2026 event. Across five states, over 3,000 fish have been logged. The data is current April 1 to May 7, 2026. In South Dakota, 1,367 walleyes have been logged. The average length of these fish […]
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will celebrate the annual Open House Weekend May 15-17, 2026. No park entrance license is required to visit any South Dakota state park or recreation area throughout the weekend. Additionally, no fishing license is required to enjoy any waterbody across South Dakota. Camping fees, daily limits, and other […]
We are back!! After two weeks in New Zealand, which is absolutely gorgeous, we are back home on Lake Sharpe! Similar to the jet lag experienced from flying to the opposite end of the world, the walleyes are in a time of transition! All of that and more in this week’s report! Are Walleyes Done […]
The calendar has flipped to May, and that means the first month of the Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota is complete! The 2026 event already has seen a record number of both participants and fish submitted, with some quality fish at the top of the leaderboard! In total, 151 anglers are registered for the […]
The second event for The Fishing Crew Team of the Year schedule will move up river, launching on Lake Sharpe out of Pierre. The Cedar Shore Resort tournament saw bite windows play a major role in the event, and anglers should expect bite windows to be just as pronounced for the Lake Sharpe event. An […]
The 2026 Stockman’s Livestock Fall Brawl is set for August 29 and 30. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area on Lake Oahe north of Pierre. “This is a great way to end the season,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “The event has […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota are complex and dynamic fisheries, and one of the biggest factors in both angling techniques and locations is seasonal movements of fish throughout the waterbody. This brings an added factor in locating fish that takes an understanding of these movements throughout the calendar year. Reservoirs, including the Missouri […]
For the second straight year the hometown father and son team of Coledon and Glenn Eimers captured the victory for the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament. The Eimers had a two-day weight of 27.61 pounds, with a 13.55 pound Day One and 14.06 pound Day Two. Covering water was the key for success, both in […]
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 […]
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