Category: Fishing Report

The 2024 South Dakota pheasant season is officially here! The fields have turned orange, bird numbers are excellent, and everything that makes fall awesome is officially underway! We’ll discuss all of it in this weeks’ report! Lake Sharpe The fishing on Lake Sharpe right is a bit different than what many anglers are used to […]

Fall is here in South Dakota, and we are officially to the biggest week of the season-the South Dakota pheasant opener! There is no bigger week in the South Dakota outdoors, and we’ve got everything you need to know to prepare for a huge week across the state! First and foremost is this week’s fishing […]

The fall season continues to progress, and that means additional seasons continue to open. Notably for October, in South Dakota that means paddlefish snagging season below Gavins Point Dam! That was the focus of this week, and we have some other important information to share as well! Gavins Point Paddlefish Snagging Season The 2024 South […]

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced today the 2025 South Dakota State Park Entrance License is now available for purchase. The 2025 South Dakota State Park Entrance License is valid from October 1, 2024, to May 16, 2026, which means individuals who purchase their license early will have over 16 months to enjoy […]

Fall is officially here in South Dakota, but it doesn’t necessarily feel that way! Despite the summer-like temperatures, fall activities are in full swing across the state and the fishing, waterfowl hunting, grouse hunting, and South Dakota State Parks continue to provide ample opportunities for individuals to enjoy! Lake Sharpe Fishing Report The fishing on […]

We’ve got more than a fishing report this week, it’s a very busy week for the South Dakota outdoors and we’ve got a complete report of all the outdoor opportunities taking place currently! Missouri River Fishing Report The staple of these reports, of course, is the fishing on the Missouri River in Pierre. Fall fishing […]

The fall season is here on the Missouri River, and fishing is picking up on Lake Sharpe near Pierre! Fish are transitioning up the reservoir, scattering across the major flats east of Pierre, and really starting to get more aggressive as summer begins to wind down. We discuss the fall fishing, pheasant outlook, grouse forecast, […]

For the first time since 2019, Nick and Curt Harrington were able to head back north of the border to enjoy the fishing up in Canada late-July into early-August 2024. They chose to go to the same place they last visited, Canada North Lodge, which sits on the Woman River system north of Ear Falls, […]

The ninth, and final week of the regular season, for the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and the season ended on a high note for the boys. Looking to bring home one more victory for the season, and carry the momentum into the 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup, the […]

The eighth week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and the weights are tightening up as summer patterns continue to take hold of Lake Sharpe. Week Eight saw five boats within a pound for the victory, with quality fish being at a premium! The night started with strong winds […]