Anglers of all ages in Sioux Falls will have two unique opportunities to learn more about fishing this November. Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing, is offering two classes at the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new expansion. Both classes will […]
The new website for JB Designs Custom Rods is officially live. The new website provides information on the current lineup of production rods, custom rod design, and details the story of JB Designs Custom Rods. Individuals can also purchase both the Depth Strike Bottom Bouncing Rod and Light Bite Jig Stick through the website. The […]
Cooler fall temperatures have brought a new angling opportunity to the state of South Dakota. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has completed their fall rainbow trout stockings, which occur across the state each fall. Throughout much of the state, the water is too warm for rainbow trout to survive the summer months. Fortunately, […]
Anglers fishing on Lake Sharpe need to be aware of major projects slated for West Bend Recreation Area, which will impact access to the area throughout the remainder of the fall. West Bend Recreation Area Marina to be Dredged South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced beginning Monday, September 21, contractors will be dredging the […]
Anglers wishing to purchase JB Designs rods will have another location where they can find the rods, with JB Designs rods now available at The Rooster bait shop in Rapid City. “This was my first time in The Rooster, and I have to say what a great store,” said Josh Bible, Owner of JB Designs […]
Anglers fishing the Glacial Lakes region in northeast South Dakota have improved access to a couple popular waterbodies thanks to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Habitat Stamp projects. Improved Access at Hazeldon Lake in Day County Hazeldon Lake in Day County has been producing excellent fishing, and has been incredibly popular with anglers […]
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 […]
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