Category: News and Notes

The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced the 2024 season schedule. This schedule will include seven regular-season events, the 2024 World Walleye Championship for 2023 season qualifiers, and the 2025 World Walleye Championship will be for the 2024 season qualifiers. The 2024 season features seven regular-season events across six states. Teams that fish three or […]

The 2023 Nebraska Walleye Trail season will conclude August 19-20 on Merritt Reservoir near Valentine, Nebraska. The final two events of the season will be the Merritt Open on August 19 and the State Championship on August 20. These two events will crown both the Team of the Year and the State Champion. The Merritt […]

The National Walleye Tour (NWT) has announced the 2024 season schedule. This schedule will include four regular-season events, as well as a championship for the top-40 qualifiers on both the professional and co-angler side. The 2024 season begins on Lake Erie, fishing out of Port Clinton, Ohio. Anglers will then head to Red Wing, Minnesota, […]

Walleye anglers have a new bait for targeting fish through both open water and ice. The Mack’s Lure Smile Blade SD Drift Jig was unveiled on July 26, 2023. The Smile Blade SD Drift jig is currently available in 3/8 ounce sizes. This jig features a Mack’s Lure Smile Blade SD Hitch, a 1″ wire […]

Summer is on the way and for many, that means it is time to hit the water! If you’re new to the sport of fishing, there are several opportunities for you to give fishing a try this summer for free!  The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) offers free fishing on both Mother’s Day […]

After consecutive mild winters that saw limited snowfall across the northern plains and Rocky Mountains, winter returned with a vengeance in 2022-2023. Areas of central South Dakota received upwards of 60-75 inches of snow and the Rocky Mountain snowpack tracked above average throughout the winter months.  As of April 2, 2023, the mountain Snow Water […]

After spending time over Thanksgiving with family and friends, enjoying good food, and likely a football game or two, many hunters, anglers, and trappers set their sights on the winter season. While winter is viewed as a slow time by many, some of the best outdoor opportunities in the region are just beginning! Time to […]

After a tough year of fishing on the Lake Oahe reservoir, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) provided an update on the status of the Lake Oahe fishery. Anglers enjoyed an incredible bite for trophy walleyes, but struggled greatly to find “slot” fish, or fish that are 15-19 inches. Fishing was particularly tough […]

The Second Century Habitat Fund, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Toyota, and Alumacraft boats are raffling off the ultimate outdoor package with all proceeds supporting habitat in South Dakota. The ultimate outdoor raffle package is valued at $90,000 and includes: The proceeds of this raffle will support the Second Century Working Lands Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement […]

The 2022 South Dakota Traditional Pheasant season is officially open! While the roosters are cackling and the fields are turning orange, don’t forget about the fishing opportunities that South Dakota has to offer! You can easily turn your pheasant hunt into a blast and cast adventure! Take advantage of the shore fishing as the sun […]