It is no secret that forage plays a critical role on the Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota, but exactly how that forage interacts both with itself and the fish is a complex issue. Gizzard shad, rainbow smelt, and ciscoe/lake herring all provide a forage base in the Missouri River reservoirs, but their presence within […]
When it comes to spring walleye fishing, it’s tough to find a better destination than Lake Francis Case. Anglers from across the country head to Chamberlain, South Dakota to take advantage of one of the best bites of the season. While Chamberlain is the epicenter of spring walleye fishing, an excellent bite can be found […]
The 2025 open water season is upon us, and that makes now a great time to take a look at 25 easy tips to help you catch more fish this season! Oftentimes it’s those small adjustments that can pay big dividends! Try these tips when you’re out on the water, and you’re likely to catch […]
The Berkley GULP! Minnow is one of the most common options in the soft plastics aisle for walleye anglers and rightfully so, the GULP! Minnow simply catches fish. One of the most versatile soft plastics available, the GULP! Minnow is best fished on a jig but can be fished a variety of ways. Fish It […]
The weather was a bit tumultuous this past week, and that prevented a lot of anglers from hitting the water. The benefit of that, is the strong winds that ripped through the state greatly increased the amount of open water available for anglers to fish. Open water opportunities continue to expand along both the Missouri […]
Spring is upon us, and the recent warm weather has open water fishing opportunities expanding by the day in South Dakota. This past week was a busy week along the Missouri River reservoirs, with docks going in along Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case. We recap some of the boat ramp and dock updates and […]
As we have shared previously, the Midwest Walleye Challenge will be coming to South Dakota and in addition to being a fun and exciting way to compete with fellow anglers this event will provide valuable information to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists. Learn More: Midwest Walleye Challenge Set for South Dakota […]
The 24th Annual Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament will take place April 12-13, 2025. The event will launch out of Cedar Shore Resort on Lake Francis Case out of Chamberlain, with the winner set to take home $13,000. The Fishing Crew has announced the 2025 payouts, including $13,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place, […]
This winter the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) held public fisheries meetings in Pierre, Mobridge, and the first ever virtual fisheries meeting. These meetings covered Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake. If you weren’t able to make these meetings, the full recordings are available on the GFP […]
The Hunt for Habitat raffle will again be available for South Dakota in 2025. These raffle licenses are issued by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and feature several license opportunities. The licenses available through the raffle are: Tickets can be purchased for each individual package and are $10 for residents and $20 […]
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