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. […]
Earlier this summer, I had the privilege to attend a fish stocking event at a community fishery in Watertown. I had spent the weekend before fishing on Lake Oahe targeting the biggest walleye available not only in the state, but the region. The massive fishery broke the South Dakota state walleye record not once but […]
Father’s Day weekend is here, but it doesn’t necessarily feel like summer just yet! While cooler temperatures and rain have been prevalent across the state, the bite has been red hot! This week’s fishing report takes a look at all the bites across the state! Lake Oahe Fishing Report Lake Oahe has certainly heated up […]
Last week, we discussed fishing across South Dakota in our Summer Fishing Special. This week, we take a deep dive into Lake Oahe! Find out all the information we have to share on Lake Oahe! Lake Oahe Fishing Report Where is the Best Fishing on Lake Oahe? After Tyson Keller and Chris Haines brought a […]
The calendar has flipped to June, the temperatures have increased, and summer fishing patterns are officially in full swing! To kick off the summer, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists shared updates from their area in a recent email, and we’ll incorporate all of this information to provide a comprehensive statewide fishing […]
Tagged fish, regardless the size, are a special moment for an angler that’s lucky enough to catch one. The metal jaw tag on a walleye or smallmouth bass holds the same weight as a banded duck or goose to waterfowl hunter, and similar to waterfowl these tags play an important role in fisheries management. The […]
The month of May is behind us, which means we’re nearing mid-summer patterns. An up and down weather pattern changed the plans a bit for this week, but it was an opportunity to showcase some unique fishing opportunities. Check it out in this week’s report! Lake Sharpe Fishing Report The fishing on Lake Sharpe continues […]
The Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, located near Waubay, South Dakota, is due for some much needed improvements. Fortunately, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has a project underway to greatly improve the hatchery, and further enhance the hatchery’s capabilities to maintain a number of fisheries. Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, which began operations […]
Summer is here, and it’s arrived with some heat! As the weather warms up, we’re hoping the fishing warms up soon too! While numerous massive walleye crossed the scales at the National Walleye Tour event this past week, fishing is still trying to pick up on the big reservoir. All of that and more in […]
The 2026 National Walleye Tour event on Lake Oahe was nothing short of a heavy weight fight, with big fish, big waves, and big weather. When the scales settled, it was South Dakota angler Jason Stahl on top. After two days of fishing, it was South Dakota’s own Jason Stahl at the top of the […]
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