Time is running out to win a free fishing trip to Pierre, South Dakota! Individuals have until March 15, 2024 to enter to win a one-day guided fishing trip with Lip Ripper Fishing, two-night stay at Ramkota Hotel, and $200 in Pierre Pride Dollars! This trip is available courtesy of the Pierre Area Chamber of […]
Spring fishing is upon us and that means we’re paying attention to what access areas are becoming available! It was a busy week along the Missouri River with many docks going into the water along the reservoirs. We’ve got a run-down of what docks are available for anglers looking to get in on the spring […]
Open water season is upon us! We kick off the 2024 season with an extremely positive fishing report for the Missouri River reservoirs of Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case! The bite on both Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case has been very dependent upon current, as it normally is this time of year. When […]
Spring is here and tournament season is upon us! This means it is time to register for Sharpe Showdown! Sharpe Showdown is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s tournament will take place April 27-28. The entry fee is $450 per team and the tournament will offer a 100% payback. The tournament […]
The weather is warming, open water is knocking on the door, and it is time to register for the 23rd Annual Cedar Shore Walleye Tournament! This year’s tournament will take place Saturday, April 6, and there will be an optional Day Two on Sunday, April 7. The entry fee for Day One is $300, an […]
The South Dakota Governor’s Bass Cup will be returning again for 2024! This will be the third year of this tournament, which showcases the terrific smallmouth bass fishery present on Lake Oahe. This year’s tournament will take place June 1-2. The entry fee is $450 per team. The tournament is limited to 100 teams, which […]
The 2024 tournament season is fast approaching and Lip Ripper Fishing anglers, Nick Harrington and Mason Propst, are extremely excited for what the upcoming year has in store. To kick off the season, take a deep dive into each event and how the boys feel heading into the full swing of tournament season. The mild […]
Spring means fishing in South Dakota. As walleyes prepare for their spawning rituals, they spend a majority of their time within a cast’s reach of all anglers. In fact, anglers will often find the most success fishing from their boots than in the boat. This makes it the perfect time of year for everyone to […]
Walleye fishing is year-round in South Dakota. There is no closed season, you can target walleyes on every waterbody, on every day of the year. Lake Sharpe, along with other stretches of the Missouri River, take this to the next level. You can catch walleyes out of your boat year-round and in fact, experience some […]
Every year the South Dakota State Parks host an annual activity and in 2024 the theme is Reel in Memories. Everyone who participates in fishing in state parks, recreation areas, lakeside use areas, and nature areas in South Dakota can earn stickers for the more areas they visit. What if you’ve never wet a line […]
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