As anglers it’s very easy to get wrapped up in the color of our crankbaits as we constantly search for the “hot color” or “secret bait.” The question is, does color actually matter when it comes to trolling crankbaits for walleye? In this mini study, we put blue and purple against each other on a […]
Summer is a critical moment when it comes to slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Summer sees increased boat traffic, with both anglers and recreational boaters taking to the water and is the time of year that invasive species such as zebra mussels and curly leaf pondweed can be easily transported. Veligers, which are […]
The first ever Midwest Walleye Challenge for South Dakota is officially in the books! This was the first year South Dakota participated in this event, which began on April 1 and ran through June 29. “I had a blast participating in this event,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “The MyCatch app was […]
As anglers, we’re all familiar with the challenge aquatic invasive species (AIS) present to our water bodies across the Midwest. Whether you’re fishing in South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, or anywhere else this is a topic that is present across the country. Fortunately, as anglers ourselves we have a great deal of control […]
It has been a busy spring on Lake Sharpe, with both National Walleye Tour and Sharpe Showdown headlining a major month of April on the fishery. In addition to these events, the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League has been going strong. As the spawn concludes, and summer patterns begin to take hold, let’s take a […]
The first Midwest Walleye Challenge for South Dakota kicked off April 1, and the leaderboard is starting to fill up! We’ve got a quick peek at where things stand just over two weeks into the event! “My favorite thing about the Midwest Walleye Challenge is that the leaderboard updates daily, so you can see exactly […]
The Glacial Lakes region of northeast South Dakota is known for both excellent walleye and yellow perch fishing. Whether it is the larger fisheries such as Bitter Lake or Waubay Lake, or the smallest of sloughs, all of the best fisheries in eastern South Dakota have one thing in common: fast-growing, well-fed fish. On the […]
It is no secret that forage plays a critical role on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, but exactly how that forage interacts both with itself and the fish is a complex issue. Gizzard shad, rainbow smelt, and ciscoe/lake herring all provide a forage base in the Missouri River reservoirs, but their presence within […]
As we have shared previously, the Midwest Walleye Challenge will be coming to South Dakota and in addition to being a fun and exciting way to compete with fellow anglers this event will provide valuable information to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists. Learn More: Midwest Walleye Challenge Set for South Dakota […]
This winter the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) held public fisheries meetings in Pierre, Mobridge, and the first ever virtual fisheries meeting. These meetings covered Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake. If you weren’t able to make these meetings, the full recordings are available on the GFP […]
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