Category: Fishing Tournament News

Whether it’s seeking a relaxing day on the water, a couple quick casts after work, or a full fishing vacation there are numerous ways to enjoy the sport of fishing. Indeed, fishing can be enjoyed by anyone, anyway they wish, and for anglers looking to take their fishing to the next level one of these […]

The Midwest Walleye Challenge will welcome South Dakota for the 2025 event. South Dakota joins five other states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, and Michigan (after May 15) who will be participating in the 2025 event. The Midwest Walleye Challenge is a Citizen Science Fishing Event, which allows anglers to report their catches to their respective […]

The 2025 Platte Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, May 3. The 29th annual event is hosted by the Platte Area Chamber of Commerce and launches out of Platte Creek Recreation Area onto Lake Francis Case. “The Platte area can offer some of the best fishing on Lake Francis Case throughout […]

The 2025 Sharpe Showdown is set for April 26-27. The third annual event is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and put on by The Fishing Crew. “Sharpe Showdown is one of my favorite events of the season,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Pierre is the perfect host for anglers […]

The 2025 Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is set for April 12-13. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and Cedar Shore Resort and launches on to Lake Francis Case out of Chamberlain.  “Chamberlain is the epicenter of early spring walleye fishing, and each year plays host to numerous events throughout April and into […]

The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is set for July 19-20. The Governor’s Cup launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre on to Lake Oahe.  “Last year we celebrated 50 years of the Gov Cup,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “This year we set our sights on the next […]

One of the best trophy walleye fisheries in the country, Lake Oahe, is set to take center stage as summer begins. In the fourth stop of the season, the Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) will be visiting Mobridge, South Dakota. The event will take place May 30-31, 2025. “We’ve seen some incredible weights come from early […]

The 2025 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Team Championship (NTC) will take place on Lake Francis Case in Pickstown June 19-21, 2025. Anglers must qualify for NTC through sanctioned The Walleye Federation events. Anglers qualify in team formats, and 250 teams from the country have the opportunity to compete to be All Americans and […]

The two major walleye fishing circuits in Nebraska, the Nebraska Walleye Trail and Nebraska Walleye Association, have announced their respective schedules for the 2025 season. “Walleye fishing in Nebraska can sometimes fly under the radar,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “I can personally attest though; both the fisheries and the anglers are […]

The Fishing Crew has announced their 2025 tournament schedule, which features an event on each of South Dakota’s major Missouri River reservoirs. The season will begin with the Cedar Shore Walleye Tournament, April 12-13, fishing on Lake Francis Case out of Chamberlain. This traditional early season tournament will now be a two-day event, with both […]