The National Walleye Tour (NWT) is set to visit Lake Oahe fishing out of Mobridge, South Dakota May 20-21, 2026. “The stage is set to see some really big fish come across the scales,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Lake Oahe is a trophy walleye factory, and early summer in the Mobridge […]
The Sharpe Showdown is set to take place April 25-26, 2026. This event is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and run by The Fishing Crew. “Sharpe Showdown is all about the best of what Pierre has to offer,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Lake Sharpe is my favorite fishery, […]
The Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is set to take place April 11-12, 2026. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and fishes out of Cedar Shore Resort on Lake Francis Case near Chamberlain. “The Chamberlain area is the most popular spot for spring walleye fishing in South Dakota,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of […]
The South Dakota Governor’s Cup is set to take place July 18-19, 2026. This event launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area, fishing Lake Oahe from the Oahe Dam to Bushes Landing Lakeside Use Area. “This is easily the most historic tournament that takes place in South Dakota, and a victory will etch your name […]
The Fishing Crew has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will include staples such as the Cedar Shore Resort Tournament, Sharpe Showdown, and South Dakota Governor’s Cup as well as new events. “We’ve added a couple new events for this year,” said Curt Underhill, Tournament Director. “These include Formanek Electric, Big Stone Bass Open, […]
The 2026 Tom and Matt Hill Memorial Walleye Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 11. The event will launch out of West Whitlock Recreation Area with fishing on Lake Oahe. “West Whitlock offers some of the best fishing on Lake Oahe,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “This is probably the best […]
The Nebraska Walleye Trail and Nebraska Walleye Association today jointly announced the inaugural season of the Nebraska Walleye Series will take place in 2026. The Nebraska Walleye Series will be sponsored by Good Life Proteins, and includes six qualifying events and a championship, with the season spanning from April to October. Anglers must fish in […]
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 […]
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