The Masters Walleye Circuit, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas, has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature six qualifying events across five states. In traditional fashion, the season begins on the Illinois River, fishing out of Spring Valley, Illinois on March 20-21. The second stop features another river event, targeting the […]
The National Walleye Tour has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will feature four qualifying events across three states and a championship event. The season begins April 9-10 on Lake Erie, fishing out of Monroe, Michigan. The series will then head west making a stop in South Dakota, fishing on Lake Oahe out of […]
The 2025 Stockmen’s Livestock Fall Brawl is set to take place September 27-28, fishing on Lake Oahe out of Spring Creek Recreation Area. The event will kick off with a rules meeting Friday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at The Outpost Lodge. A steak dinner courtesy of DemKota Ranch will be available for all anglers […]
It was a busy weekend across the Dakotas, with the Dakota Walleye Classic and AFTCO Walleye Throwdown events taking place across the region. Dakota Walleye Classic Final Results The 2025 Dakota Walleye Classic on Lake Sakakawea out of Beulah Bay Campground wrapped up Saturday, July 26, 2025 and at the end of the event it […]
The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup set a new tone for what constitutes a “mega bag” on Lake Oahe, weighing over 61 pounds for a two-day tournament winning weight. It was Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle on top, with a record breaking 61.51 total pounds for a two-day weight. After weighing 31.05 pounds on Day […]
Day One of the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is in the books and it was Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle that stole the show with a massive 31.05 pound bag! The mega bag was highlighted with an 11.36 pound big fish. “I was expecting some big weights, but this was something truly spectacular,” said […]
The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup and 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Cup is coming up and we have a few important reminders for both anglers competing and ways to follow along throughout the entire weekend! 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup Reminders The 51st Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup will take place Saturday and Sunday, July […]
The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup will take off from Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre onto Lake Oahe on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. This event is run by The Fishing Crew and will also include the 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Cup, which will take place Saturday, July 19 from 9:00 […]
The 2025 Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season has concluded, and this season proved to be the best year yet. Team Propst/Harrington ultimately ended up 4th for Team of the Year. While this result is something to be proud of, the excitement for the coming season is the feeling that comes in strongest. “This was […]
There are just over two weeks left in the Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota, so as we prepare for the final push let’s take a look at where things stand currently in the event! “You may have noticed there haven’t been any updates from me for about two weeks,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of […]
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