One of the most special fisheries in the area, Lake Oahe is truly a spectacular reservoir. The expansive waterbody features both numbers and trophy caliber walleye, terrific smallmouth bass fishing and the only salmon fishery in the state. Indeed, Lake Oahe continues to maintain its reputation as one of the most unique bodies of water […]
Lake Sharpe is another reservoir on the Missouri River that is a walleye factory. The Pierre area can quietly hold some of the best fishing along the river, while areas like Chamberlain and Mobridge can draw more attention. Make no mistake though, the fishing can be fantastic all along Lake Sharpe. The 2022 season is […]
The first tournament of the season for Mason Propst and Nick Harrington is in the books! Fishing out of Pierre, Lake Sharpe played host for this local tournament and provided an insight into fishing on the Missouri River near Pierre. Anglers fanned out across 20 miles of the upper end of Lake Sharpe and found […]
When fishing on reservoirs such as Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case, fisheries that have abundant populations of both walleyes and saugers, there is a common question that always arises. This question, is did I catch a walleye, sauger or saugeye? We’ll discuss the differences between these fish and how anglers can identify what exactly […]
Lake Francis Case is a popular destination for springtime walleye fishing on the Missouri River. The Chamberlain area becomes the epicenter of walleye fishing across the Midwest and for good reason, the fishing can be absolutely spectacular! The 2022 season is shaping up to be another terrific year on Lake Francis Case. Early reports indicate […]
Spring is here on the Missouri River! Springtime favorite locations, Pierre on Lake Sharpe and Chamberlain on Lake Francis Case have become the focal point of many anglers itching to get their boats in the water for the first time this year. Jigging is a favorite in these locations in the early spring and this […]
The Missouri River and spring walleye fishing just go hand in hand. The river often produces some of the very first open water opportunities in the Dakotas and walleyes are often eager to strike. Whether anglers are pursuing a stringer of fresh walleye filets or a fish for the wall, the Missouri River reservoirs have […]
Walleye fishing on the Missouri River reservoirs isn’t just a hobby, it’s a tradition. For decades, reservoirs like Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case have attracted anglers with the lure of stringers full of walleye and the opportunity at catching a trophy for the wall in the same day. While the tradition remains […]
Even the best anglers need a little bit of lucky timing when it comes to catching the fish of a lifetime! Fortunately, spring is one of the best times for anglers hitting water to enjoy catching great numbers of fish and possibly the biggest fish of their life as well. In fact, anytime you hit […]
For many passionate anglers, the next step in their fishing career is to upgrade being powered by their own two feet to being powered by an outboard motor. While South Dakota has numerous shore fishing opportunities, anglers looking to open additional opportunity for themselves can do so by purchasing their first boat. While this can […]
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