The Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, located near Waubay, South Dakota, is due for some much needed improvements. Fortunately, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has a project underway to greatly improve the hatchery, and further enhance the hatchery’s capabilities to maintain a number of fisheries. Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, which began operations […]
After an extremely successful 2025, tagged fish will once again be available to catch in South Dakota State Parks for 2026! This season’s challenge will feature even bigger prizes! Individuals who are fortunate to catch a tagged fish are eligible to receive a specially branded South Dakota State Parks Mepps Spinner. These tagged fish have […]
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will celebrate the annual Open House Weekend May 15-17, 2026. No park entrance license is required to visit any South Dakota state park or recreation area throughout the weekend. Additionally, no fishing license is required to enjoy any waterbody across South Dakota. Camping fees, daily limits, and other […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that the Lake Francis Case and Lewis and Clark Lake public fisheries meeting will take place virtually Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. central time. GFP fisheries biologists out of the Chamberlain office will provide an update on both the Lake Francis Case and Lewis […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced there will be a public meeting regarding the Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe fisheries in the Pierre area on January 14, 2026. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. central time on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Fort Pierre AmericInn. GFP fisheries biologists […]
The Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle successfully raised over $150,000 to support habitat improvements across the state according to the Second Century Habitat Fund and Can-Am. The proceeds of this raffle will support over 2,500 acres of land for grassland habitat programs. “We’re incredibly proud to see what this collaboration has accomplished,” said Jeremi Doyon-Roch, […]
There’s a new fishery for Pierre’s residents and visitors to enjoy, with Capitol Lake officially opening for public fishing effective today, October 30, 2025. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Governor Larry Rhoden kicked off this new opportunity with an open house fishing event, and anglers can now enjoy this new fishery in […]
It is the greatest time of year here in South Dakota! The fields have turned orange, the fall fishing bite is hitting on all cylinders, and most importantly, the bugs are gone! Falls is indeed here, the bite is picking up on both Lake Sharpe and Lake Oahe, and the reports from the pheasant hunters […]
The South Dakota Pheasant Season is upon us, and after a successful 2024 the expectations are for an even greater 2025 season. To help make this your greatest season yet, we’re scouting all of the aspects you need to know before you hit the field! Success Across the State in 2024 The 2024 season was […]
The 2025 South Dakota Resident Only Pheasant Season will take place October 11-13. This season offers the first opportunity for resident hunters to enjoy pheasant hunting in South Dakota. The season is open for public land only, which includes Game Production Areas (GPA), Walk-In Areas (WIA), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), Waterfowl Production Areas, National […]
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