A new state record has come out of Lake Oahe this fall, and it was not a record many individuals would expect! The brown trout bowfishing record was set by Ty Smith, with a 6-pound 12-ounce brown trout from the lower end of Lake Oahe. This was the first brown trout to set the record […]
The National Walleye Tour (NWT) has announced a change to the previously published 2025 schedule. The first event of the season has officially been moved to Lake Sharpe in Pierre, South Dakota. The event will be the same dates, April 24-25, as the previously scheduled season opener that was slated for Bismarck, North Dakota. The […]
Pheasant season is upon us, and the outlook for the 2024 pheasant hunting season in South Dakota is extremely positive! Hunters should expect to find both great numbers of birds and ample public hunting opportunities as South Dakota continues to prove it is the greatest state to pheasant hunt. The 2023 season was extremely successful, […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has two major boat ramp replacements taking place this fall, the first being the main ramp at the Lake Thompson State Recreation Area and the second being the North Point Recreation Area main ramp. Beginning October 21, the main ramp at the North Point Recreation Area on […]
Dry conditions have been persisting across South Dakota, particularly western South Dakota, and this has prompted both South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the US Forest Service to issue reminders on how to prevent wildfire. Fall means hunting, fishing, and camping are all going strong and however individuals enjoy recreating across the state, […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the main ramp at Lake Thompson State Recreation area, sitting on Lake Thompson near De Smet, will be temporarily closed to the public for a complete boat ramp replacement. “This ramp will be closed beginning October 2,” stated Adam Kulesa, GFP Parks Planning Administrator, in […]
The fall season is here, and there is no better time to visit South Dakota State Parks. Fall is the perfect time for hunters, anglers, or campers looking to enjoy a quiet campground to visit the parks. “Whether you’re looking to set up the perfect base camp for your hunting trip, find the perfect spot […]
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 […]
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