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 […]
The open water season is here! Docks have been placed at Cedar Shore Resort, and anglers are already reporting a good bite in the Chamberlain area! It’s time to make plans to fish on Lake Francis Case, and that includes the Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament. The 2026 Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament will take […]
One of the most common concerns anglers express is waterbodies being “fished out”, which would be all or a significant amount of the fish in a population being caught by anglers or otherwise experiencing mortality. In this article, we’ll fish out the facts on how harvest is studied on game fish populations. To begin, there […]
This past winter, there’s been a lot of information shared regarding our Missouri River fisheries. This has included status reports on Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake as well as other more detailed articles on recruitment, growth, and mortality within these fisheries. One article in particular, Angler Harvest Thoroughly […]
The 2026 Midwest Walleye Challenge is set to bring even bigger competition in the 2026 season. New for this season, the Midwest Walleye Challenge will feature both individual and team competition. The Midwest Walleye Challenge is hosted by Anglers Atlas and the MyCatch app. The event takes place in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, […]
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