Northeast South Dakota, commonly referred to as the Glacial Lakes region, is known for excellent walleye and yellow perch fishing. While these fishing opportunities get much of the attention, the area also provides fantastic bluegill fishing as well. There are a number of ways to target bluegill in northeast South Dakota, and three of the […]
Roy Lake, which is located in northeast South Dakota north of Webster, is one of the best multispecies fisheries in the region. Roy Lake offers spectacular bluegill fishing, quality smallmouth bass and largemouth bass, an abundance of northern pike, quality crappie, yellow perch, and of course walleye. The diversity of species, and excellent fishing opportunities […]
When you look at what are considered the best anglers, they seem to constantly be on fish regardless of the weather pattern, time of year, or other conditions at play. Much of this is time on the water, but along with that is the understanding of how fish are going to react to certain situations. […]
There are a number of fisheries that can be relatively simple to pattern. Fish will likely be in one area in the spring, perhaps limited spawning structure, before transitioning through breaklines and weed edges and spending the summer on some main lake structure. These are likely smaller fisheries, are home to a relatively simple fish […]
When it comes to trolling crankbaits for walleye there’s a number of variables that go into a successful presentation – running depth, profile, action, size, color, and more all steal the show when it comes to putting together the presentation. While all of these factors are critical, anglers are often leaving bites on the water […]
Spring in South Dakota can be a rollercoaster. One of the best examples of this is the spring of 2026, which has seen everything from 80-degree temperatures to multiple inches of snow all within the span of a few weeks. The weather on the prairie is an average of extremes, and when the prairie decides […]
The early spring is always brought with new excitement – warmer weather, the (hopefully!) end of winter, and a new open water season! When the ice subsides, boat docks are placed, and weather allows, anglers will take to the Missouri River in number. While the bite can be very good in the early spring, sometimes […]
Colder temperatures have hit the region, which means the transition from open water fishing to ice fishing has begun in South Dakota! Following a winter storm system and a strong cold front over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many of the sloughs and lakes have begun to lock up and anglers who have waited all year […]
The hot new bait, the latest electronics, and that must have new color are all fishing gear that can steal the show this holiday shopping season, but are they truly the best investments to improve your time on the water? As fun as new baits can be, efficiency is what puts the most fish in […]
The holiday season is upon us, which means Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and the rest of the holiday shopping season is here! Similar to your other favorite retailers, you can expect to see deals on fishing, hunting, and outdoor equipment. As you plan your shopping for yourself, friends, and family, here’s a […]
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