Category: News and Notes

Each fall, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists conduct their annual fall lake sampling. This data is then made available to anglers, who may use it to learn more about their favorite fisheries and discover new ones as well. “Beginning in late-summer, and into early-fall, our fisheries crews begin their annual lake […]

Updated Information: The National Walleye Tour announced November 4, 2024, that the first event of the season will NOT be in Bismarck, North Dakota, but rather in Pierre, South Dakota. The event will be on the same dates, April 24-25. The below article has been updated to reflect this current information, and complete information regarding […]

The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced their 2025 season schedule. This schedule will include six regular-season events, the 2025 World Walleye Championship for 2024 season qualifiers, and the 2026 World Walleye Championship for the 2025 season qualifiers.  The 2025 season features six regular-season events across six different states. Teams that participate in three or […]

A new tournament is set to take place on Lake Oahe, with the Stockmen’s Livestock Fall Brawl scheduled for September 7-8 out of Spring Creek Recreation Area.  The tournament is open for 60, 2-3 person teams, with a $400 entry per team. The tournament will pay back 80%, plus an additional $5,000 added courtesy of […]

The 2024 Lip Ripper Fishing tournament season is complete, and one special highlight of the season included raising awareness for South Dakota’s Casting for Recovery organization.  “This year’s league season was dedicated to supporting Casting for Recovery in South Dakota,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “This organization takes women battling breast cancer […]

The 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup is this weekend, July 20-21, and in addition to crowning the champions for the longest running known walleye tournament The Fishing Crew will also be hosting two National Team Championship (NTC) qualifying events within the format of the two-day tournament. “The 2025 NTC is going to be taking […]

The Fishing Crew is celebrating a major milestone for the premier walleye fishing tournament in South Dakota. The 50th South Dakota Governor’s Cup, which is the longest running known walleye tournament, will take place July 20-21. The event launches onto Lake Oahe out of Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre.  “It is an absolute […]

The deadline to apply for the Casting for Recovery South Dakota retreat is quickly approaching! The 2024 South Dakota retreat will take place October 4-6 at NeSoDak Camp in Waubay, South Dakota. The retreat is open to women of all ages and stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The number of participants is limited, […]

The 2nd Annual Sharpe Showdown saw rain, wind, and everything that makes Lake Sharpe such a special fishery on full display! Anglers found no shortage of fish to be caught, with some massive walleyes finding the scales as well. Propelled to a massive lead after Day One, it was Tyson Keller and Max Sheets who […]

As the 2024 Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season in Pierre kicks off, this year’s season for the Lip Ripper Fishing boys is going to be supporting a special cause. Throughout the 10-week season, each night’s weight will go towards a donation for the South Dakota chapter of Casting for Recovery. “Casting for Recovery is […]