Category: Plan Your Fishing Trip

When you think of Custer State Park what comes to mind first? Bison, the Buffalo Roundup, carside-burro selfies, abundant wildlife, gorgeous scenery, and numerous hiking trails would all be acceptable answers. Indeed, Custer State Park offers something for everyone in the family and is truly the crown jewel of the South Dakota State Park system. […]

It’s no secret that northeast South Dakota features fantastic fishing. The Glacial Lakes region is known for tremendous walleye fishing, jumbo yellow perch, and abundant northern pike with fisheries such as Bitter Lake, Waubay Lake, Dry Lake #2, Indian Springs, and Lake Poinsett stealing the headlines. It may not seem like it, but there are […]

The fishing in northeast South Dakota is special, and anglers across the region are familiar with the excellent walleye and perch fishing that can be found on fisheries like Bitter Lake, Waubay Lake, and even Dry Lake #2 and Indian Springs. While these fisheries all can produce excellent fishing, there are far more options in […]

The fall season is upon us, and all signs point to a terrific fall season in South Dakota!  There is no shortage of opportunities in fall across the state, which means whether you’re looking to walleye fish, pheasant hunt, camp, or just enjoy everything the fall has to offer, conditions are shaping up great for […]

It’s time to start planning fishing trips for the 2024 open water season and the number one destination that should be on your list is Pierre, South Dakota. Sitting on two fantastic walleye fisheries, the Pierre area offers a bite throughout the entire season and gives anglers the opportunity to catch both limits of walleyes […]

The 2023 South Dakota pheasant hunting season is on the horizon, and now is the time to begin making plans to enjoy the greatest pheasant hunting in the country. Touted as the greatest pheasant hunting in the country, the harvest numbers support what makes pheasant hunting in South Dakota so special. While other states generally […]

It’s no secret that walleye is king in South Dakota, but many other fishing opportunities present themselves for anglers, especially in the spring. In fact, the excellent walleye fisheries are the reason many other terrific bites fly under the radar of many anglers.  Anglers flock to the Missouri River to enjoy the terrific walleye bite, […]

When thinking of the outdoor opportunities the Pierre area has to offer, many things may come to mind. These include walleye fishing on Lake Sharpe, salmon fishing on Lake Oahe, abundant pheasant hunting and deer hunting along the river. But what about ice fishing? Indeed, often overshadowed by the fishing on the Missouri River, dozens […]

Fall is a special time in South Dakota. The cackle of roosters echoes in the crisp, cool air and the golden fields begin to fill with orange. As tens of thousands of hunters begin their pursuit of the state bird, many overlook the numerous other opportunities that can be found across the state. Most notably […]