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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first week of the Midwest Walleye Challenge is just about complete, and the leaderboard already has two fish over 25 inches holding down the top spots! The Day County Walleye Slayers are off to a hot start courtesy of Ari Sichmeller and Maddy Stassi. Ari currently holds the top spot for longest walleye at […]
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, […]
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 […]
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