Each year, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ Division of Parks and Recreation holds an annual theme in the parks across the state. This year’s theme is focused on fishing and is called Reel in Memories. South Dakota State Parks sit on a wide variety of terrific fisheries, when factoring in all state parks, […]
Lip Ripper Fishing, in partnership with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to offer a free trip to experience fishing in Pierre, South Dakota! Individuals have the opportunity to win both a free guided fishing trip on the Missouri River as well as an entire Pierre vacation. “Fishing is a way of life […]
The Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota will be on full display in 2024, with Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Francis Case all featuring at least one major tournament. All three fisheries are destinations for walleye anglers, which is what makes them enticing for these events. Lake Francis Case, particularly in the Chamberlain area, […]
A popular spring walleye destination in South Dakota is going to take center stage in April. In the second stop of the season, the Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) will be launching onto Lake Francis Case in Chamberlain, South Dakota. “We were extremely excited to see Chamberlain on the 2024 schedule,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of […]
Registration for the 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup is filling quickly. Registration opened on January 1, 2024, and currently over 160 teams have registered for the event. The tournament has a total of 200 spots available, which means anglers interested in fishing in this year’s event need to get their registration completed as soon […]
A popular shore fishing spot along Lake Sharpe east of Pierre has seen some major improvements for the coming season. At the beginning of October, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) closed the area so major work could be completed near the Fort George Lakeside Use Area. The work was completed along Highway 34 […]
The premier walleye fishing tournament in South Dakota is set to reach a major milestone in 2024. The 50th South Dakota Governor’s Cup is scheduled to take place July 20-21, 2024. The South Dakota Governor’s Cup is run by The Fishing Crew and launches onto Lake Oahe out of Pierre. “The Governor’s Cup is one […]
The 2nd Annual Sharpe Showdown is set for April 27-28, 2024. This tournament is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The Fishing Crew and launches onto Lake Sharpe out of Downs Marina in Pierre. Weigh-ins take place at the Steamboat Park Amphitheater after each day. “We have a really special […]
The Fishing Crew has announced the 2024 season schedule. The Fishing Crew features a variety of events across along the Missouri River in South Dakota, targeting walleye, northern pike, bass, and through the ice. The 2024 season will also be the 50th Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup. This event will take place July 20-21, fishing […]
The two major walleye tournament circuits in Nebraska, Nebraska Walleye Association and Nebraska Walleye Trail, have both announced their schedules for the 2024 season. Nebraska Walleye Trail The 2024 schedule for the Nebraska Walleye Trail will feature four regular season events and a State Championship. Three of the regular season events have been announced, and […]
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