The 30th Annual Platte Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026. This milestone event launches out of Platte Creek Recreation Area fishing on Lake Francis Case. The weekend will begin Friday, May 1 at the Platte Community Building for a rules meeting, dinner, and Calcutta. Check in begins at […]
Being efficient on the water requires having quality tools within reach, and having a pair of split ring pliers in the boat can greatly increase efficiency and success on the water. Fish It Like Nick “Split ring pliers are a must have tool on the water,” says Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Whether […]
Lake Sharpe is commonly referred to as a walleye factory, and rightfully so, each year the fishery produces a constant supply of walleyes. Known as an action fishery, Lake Sharpe has a steady population of fish between 10-20 inches, with a 15 inch minimum length limit. In 2026, anglers should expect another year of bites […]
One of the most unique fishing opportunities in South Dakota is the salmon fishery within Lake Oahe. The deep, cold reservoir provides one of the best salmon fishing opportunities in the Midwest. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists provided an update on this fishery at a public meeting in January 2026 at […]
The Lake Sharpe smallmouth bass fishery has been receiving a significant amount of attention from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists, and changes could be coming for the reservoir. An update regarding recent studies related to smallmouth bass on the reservoir was presented at a public meeting in January 2026 at the […]
One of the most unique fishing opportunities in South Dakota could soon be expanding to Lake Sharpe, or at least this is the goal for South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries staff. This update was shared at the public meeting held in January 2026 at the AmericInn in Fort Pierre. Paddlefish were a […]
The National Walleye Tour (NWT) is set to visit Lake Oahe fishing out of Mobridge, South Dakota May 20-21, 2026. “The stage is set to see some really big fish come across the scales,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Lake Oahe is a trophy walleye factory, and early summer in the Mobridge […]
One of the most essential, yet overlooked, pieces of equipment for any angler is a pair of pliers. Whether it’s unhooking a fish, straightening a hook back that had just been snagged, or some quick repairs out on the water, pliers are used by nearly every angler nearly every day. With so much usage, it’s […]
The Cold Snap CS-One Suit is a complete game changer when it comes to battling the elements on the water. Whether it’s ice fishing, early spring chill, or the crisp fall mornings the CS-One Suit is the choice for any angler. Fish It Like Nick ‘I’ve worn several different cold weather and rain suits, but […]
Lake Oahe is a large, complex waterbody and in turn requires in-depth management efforts. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologist Dylan Gravenholf provided an update on these management efforts at the January meeting of the GFP Commission. Spanning from Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota, Lake Oahe covers two states, and […]
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