Category: Fishing Report

The weather is looking fantastic for Sunday, March 2, and anglers are going to be eager to hit the water! For anglers looking to take advantage of the open water opportunities on Lake Sharpe or Lake Francis Case, we have an update on boat ramp availability. Lake Sharpe The best access location is the Fort […]

Another season is upon us! Open water fishing opportunities are here in South Dakota, and we’re eager to jump in the boat and hit the water! This means our weekly fishing reports are also back! We’re proud to offer some of the best fishing reports across South Dakota, particularly as we focus on the Missouri […]

We’re approximately halfway through winter here in South Dakota, and there has been no shortage of news in the South Dakota outdoors! We break down everything you need to know as winter, hopefully soon, transitions to spring! Ice Fishing Report First and foremost is our traditional fishing report. Well, traditional maybe not so much. Ice […]

It has been a very busy week in the South Dakota outdoors. The fishing on Lake Sharpe continues to be fantastic, the reports from the field indicate pheasant season continues to get better and better, and there were several major announcements shared throughout the past week that we’ll highlight as well. We’ve got it all […]

The reports are pouring in, and the South Dakota pheasant season is indeed shaping up to be one of the best seasons in a decade, if not more! While the bird numbers have stolen the show, the fishing has been fantastic as well! We have everything you need to know in this week’s report! Lake […]

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 […]