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 […]
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 […]
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