The open water season has begun on the Missouri River, and traditional spring locations of Chamberlain and Pierre are already seeing both heavy boat traffic and good fish being caught! It’s time to get the boat hooked up, rig up the rods, and hit the water! To help you prepare for the season, we’ve got […]
We are officially to the open water season in South Dakota for 2025! The Missouri River reservoirs are open for boats, and particularly the upper end of Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case are drawing anglers to begin the season! We highlight all of it in this week’s fishing report! Ice Conditions and Access The […]
The weather is looking fantastic for Sunday, March 2, and anglers are going to be eager to hit the water! For anglers looking to take advantage of the open water opportunities on Lake Sharpe or Lake Francis Case, we have an update on boat ramp availability. Lake Sharpe The best access location is the Fort […]
Another season is upon us! Open water fishing opportunities are here in South Dakota, and we’re eager to jump in the boat and hit the water! This means our weekly fishing reports are also back! We’re proud to offer some of the best fishing reports across South Dakota, particularly as we focus on the Missouri […]
The third annual Sharpe Showdown is coming up April 26-27, 2025, and anglers will have a variety of prizes they will be fishing for come tournament day. In addition to the traditional tournament format, there will be a number of other prizes. One of these is Big Bag, which is presented by Lip Ripper Fishing. […]
The Lake Area Walleye Club has announced their schedule for the 2025 season. The 2025 season will feature five one-day qualifier events followed by a two-day championship on Lake Oahe in Gettysburg. Anglers are required to attend a rules meeting and calcutta at Prime Time Tavern in Madison on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. This […]
The fourth of the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, Lewis and Clark Lake divides South Dakota and Nebraska as the final reservoir in the Missouri River system. While this fishery does not receive the attention of Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, or Lake Francis Case it still presents a dynamic fishery that is the closest […]
One of the most popular spring walleye fisheries in the country, Lake Francis Case, always finds itself in the spotlight and 2025 is going to be no different. Lake Francis Case often provides some of the first open water walleye opportunities of the season, and one of the best spring bites available in the country. […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will be hosting a public meeting regarding the Lake Francis Case and Lewis and Clark Lake fisheries. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. CT. This meeting will be held virtually through a Microsoft Teams link. This is the first type of meeting […]
Spring brings many things-warmer days, the sound of robins, color returning to the landscape, and of course a new season on the open water! Spring fishing is tradition in South Dakota, and whether it’s busting through ice on the Missouri River or walking along a small creek, anglers are often eager to find any open […]
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