Category: Fishing Report

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 […]

Mid-June is here in Pierre, South Dakota and the bite is very good on both Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe! Summer patterns are beginning to take shape on both reservoirs, which makes fishing even better and better on the lower end of Lake Oahe. Lake Sharpe continues to produce a steady summer bite as well! […]

The fifth week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is complete and it was a big one for the Lip Ripper Fishing boys! Week Five saw Nick Harrington and Mason Propst capture their first victory of the season, bringing 12.20 pounds to the scale to take home the win! It was […]

Memorial Day means summer is here, which also means that summer fishing patterns are upon us as well. Summer always sees an increase in boat traffic, fishing pressure, and brings a different style of fishing than anglers were targeting throughout the springtime. We’ve got everything you need to know to help make this a great […]

The second week of the Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre is in the books and once again high winds and dirty water played a role in where anglers were able to target on Lake Sharpe. The evening began with high winds, gusting to 40 mph out of the west, and coupled with […]

The warm weather has spring fishing in full swing and hundreds, if not thousands of boats, were out on the Missouri River this past week enjoying the beautiful weather. Following last week’s Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament in Chamberlain, which ended in a 43rd place finish out of 120 boats, the boys are eager to […]