The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup set a new tone for what constitutes a “mega bag” on Lake Oahe, weighing over 61 pounds for a two-day tournament winning weight. It was Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle on top, with a record breaking 61.51 total pounds for a two-day weight. After weighing 31.05 pounds on Day […]
Day One of the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup is in the books and it was Beau Schilling and Ben Beadle that stole the show with a massive 31.05 pound bag! The mega bag was highlighted with an 11.36 pound big fish. “I was expecting some big weights, but this was something truly spectacular,” said […]
The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup and 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Cup is coming up and we have a few important reminders for both anglers competing and ways to follow along throughout the entire weekend! 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup Reminders The 51st Annual South Dakota Governor’s Cup will take place Saturday and Sunday, July […]
The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Cup will take off from Spring Creek Recreation Area north of Pierre onto Lake Oahe on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. This event is run by The Fishing Crew and will also include the 2nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Cup, which will take place Saturday, July 19 from 9:00 […]
Lake Oahe is a large and expansive reservoir that features numerous structural elements including points, humps, islands, flats, and hundreds of creeks and other tributaries. Reaching depths of greater than 100 feet all along the reservoir, there is no shortage of water to try to find walleye. To further complicate the fishery, once fish are […]
The 4th of July marks the midpoint of summer, and hopefully everyone had a fun and safe holiday weekend! Beyond the fireworks, the 4th of July means summer fishing patterns are taking full force and on Lake Oahe the South Dakota Governor’s Cup is coming up! Today’s fishing report covers all of it, and important […]
Time is running out to purchase tickets for the South Dakota Hunt for Habitat raffle. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, July 14 at 8 a.m. CT. Tickets can be purchased through the “Limited Draws/Hunt for Habitat” tab within Go Outdoors South Dakota. There are four license packages available for purchase, which include: Residents […]
Summer is a critical moment when it comes to slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Summer sees increased boat traffic, with both anglers and recreational boaters taking to the water and is the time of year that invasive species such as zebra mussels and curly leaf pondweed can be easily transported. Veligers, which are […]
The 4th of July holiday is upon us, which means thousands of individuals will be taking to the water across the country. This also means it is time to take a moment to refresh on safety reminders, and most importantly to make sure you always have a sober boater! Boat traffic will significantly increase throughout […]
Updated October 31, 2025: The Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle successfully raised $150,000 to support habitat conservation in South Dakota! Casey Crooks was the lucky winner of the Can-Am, and everyone who participated supported grassland habitat for pheasants, deer, and other wildlife! Learn more in Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle Raises Over $150,000. In May, […]
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