April is upon us, and while the winter may still be persisting, we have a special fishing report to help get us a little closer to spring! Where is the Best Bite? The best bite so far this spring has been on Lake Francis Case near Chamberlain. Overall, the fishing has been very, very good […]
It has been another busy week for boat dock placements, and anglers have even more opportunities to hit the water heading into the weekend! We have an update regarding where docks have been placed to help make plans to hit the water across the state! What Boat Docks Were Placed This Week? Boat docks were […]
This past week brought both a taste of summer, and a reminder of reality! Temperatures in the 80s, high sun, and calm winds brought anglers from across the state and the region to the water the past several days. Following a handful of feels like summer days, a strong cold front brought snow showers and […]
The weather is warm, the docks are in, and it’s time to put the boats in the water! There are ample open water opportunities for anglers to enjoy, and we have a quick update on the boat ramp access in this special fishing report! Boat Ramp Updates It was a busy week for boat docks […]
The open water season is officially here in South Dakota! The Missouri River is open, ice conditions are receding, and boats are taking to the water! Boat Ramp Updates This time of year, access is always the most important factor for getting on the water. Once ice conditions have subsided, boat docks are placed, and […]
After a month off, we’re back with our weekly fishing reports! Fall fishing is in full swing on Lake Sharpe in Pierre and while other anglers are busy enjoying West River Deer season and great pheasant hunting the walleyes are biting and the river is vacant! Lake Sharpe Fishing Report While the calendar says mid-November, […]
It was a very full week in the South Dakota outdoors, with Resident Pheasant Opener the star of the show. The fishing on Lake Sharpe continues to be a work in progress, but there are some quality fish to be caught, and the fall conditions should have the bite improving! Recap a busy and windy […]
Following a week of temperatures in the 80s and 90s it’s understandable to not have the feeling of fall! However, a cold front has swept through the region, the leaves are changing, and some are beginning to hit the ground….fall is finally upon us!! We highlight it in this week’s South Dakota Outdoors Report! Lake […]
We’ve reached another milestone in the fall season, the start of the South Dakota Grouse Season! Grouse season opened Saturday, September 20, which is the official start to the upland game hunting seasons across South Dakota. We highlight this, and everything else going on in the South Dakota outdoors in this week’s report! Fall Fishing […]
The calendar has flipped to September, and that means the fall seasons are upon us! Archery deer season is underway, dove hunters are in the fields, and fall fishing is knocking on the door! Following a successful 2024, there’s even higher expectations for both the pheasant and grouse seasons too. We also have a deep […]
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