For many anglers, winter means ice fishing, and while this is true across much of South Dakota there are a select few who refuse to put their boats away as snow blankets the landscape. How might this be? Most winters, the area below the Oahe Dam in Pierre, Big Bend Dam in Fort Thompson, Fort […]
When you ask folks in eastern South Dakota what times of year they get most excited about you might get a few answers: pheasant opener, East River Deer season, duck opener, Christmas, and South Dakota State Jackrabbits playoff football might make the list. One time of year that will for sure be a favorite, is […]
Early ice is a special time of year in eastern South Dakota! The Glacial Lakes region of South Dakota is famous for its ice fishing opportunities, particularly for both walleye and yellow perch, and one of the best times of year to find success is early ice. Early ice can present unique challenges to anglers, […]
It is no secret that winter means ice fishing in South Dakota. As the first true cold front grasps the region, spud bars begin to strike the ice, batteries are charged, and heaters begin to light up for the year. By the time Old Man Winter has the state firmly in his grasp, anglers have […]
When discussing the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, the term “walleye factory” is often brought up when speaking of Lake Francis Case and Lake Sharpe. Indeed, these fisheries can crank out incredible numbers of 15-20 inch fish and provide ample opportunities for anglers to fill a limit throughout the season. Sitting above these fisheries […]
Fall is in full swing, the leaves are dropping, pheasants and flying, and we’ve got (for the most part) another season in the rear-view mirror. The 2023 season was a full one, complete with both a fair share of ups and downs. I wanted to take a look back at the season, and recap both […]
The 2023 South Dakota pheasant hunting season is on the horizon, and now is the time to begin making plans to enjoy the greatest pheasant hunting in the country. Touted as the greatest pheasant hunting in the country, the harvest numbers support what makes pheasant hunting in South Dakota so special. While other states generally […]
The Kanaga boat ramp on Waubay Lake is set to see some major improvements this fall. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that the Kanago boat ramp would be closed for maintenance, beginning Monday, September 18. Currently, the boat ramp has an inconsistent slope, which means that anglers have to back […]
It is very easy for anglers to make the claim that they “are on the fish” or “know what they want” or any other connotation we hear when out of the water. Patterns are developed, techniques are mastered, and fish are ultimately put in the boat. Yes, this is the nature of the most successful […]
The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced the 2024 season schedule. This schedule will include seven regular-season events, the 2024 World Walleye Championship for 2023 season qualifiers, and the 2025 World Walleye Championship will be for the 2024 season qualifiers. The 2024 season features seven regular-season events across six states. Teams that fish three or […]
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