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, […]
The open water season is officially here in South Dakota! The Missouri River is open, ice conditions are receding, and boats are taking to the water! Boat Ramp Updates This time of year, access is always the most important factor for getting on the water. Once ice conditions have subsided, boat docks are placed, and […]
Lake Francis Case is a popular walleye fishery, and the Chamberlain area in the springtime in particular is a favorite for anglers from across the Midwest. Trolling crankbaits is an effective way to target walleye on the reservoir throughout the entire season, and anglers can find success with a simple spread of crankbaits all year […]
The first Midwest Walleye Challenge took place in South Dakota in 2025, and the event will return again in 2026! A new twist will be the ability to compete at a county level, with Team Lip Ripper Fishing representing Stanley County! The Midwest Walleye Challenge is hosted by Angler’s Atlas and the MyCatch app. The […]
Lake Francis Case is a popular walleye fishery and after a stretch of tough fishing, punctuated by a down year in 2024, the fishery has found itself in the spotlight. Fortunately, signs are pointing towards a rebound and the fishery remains a walleye factory. Lake Francis Case is the 11th largest reservoir in the United […]
Lewis and Clark Lake is a popular waterbody in southeast South Dakota and offers a variety of water recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and kayaking. Sitting along the border of South Dakota and Nebraska, Lewis and Clark Lake is located near Yankton and the close proximity to Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Omaha makes […]
Lake Francis Case is one of the most popular walleye fisheries in the region, and as a walleye factory angler harvest plays a critical role in the recruitment, growth, and mortality of the walleye population within the reservoir. Of these three management elements, harvest is directly tied to mortality in terms of walleye populations. South […]
The Lake Francis Case walleye population has been a subject of discussion in recent years, as anglers have reported a bit tougher fishing on the reservoir. The toughest bite was in 2024, and the 2025 season showed signs of improvement. Heading into 2026, these signs continue to point towards an upswing in the walleye fishing […]
The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Bass Cup will take place June 6-7. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre. “The smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Oahe is truly incredible,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “When it comes to both quality […]
One of the most unique angling opportunities in South Dakota are the Gavins Point Dam Paddlefish seasons. There are two separate seasons available for anglers, Snagging and Archery, in the tailwaters below the Gavins Point Dam. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists gave an update on these seasons at a virtual public […]
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