The walleye on the lower end of Lake Oahe are experiencing incredible growth rates according to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists. Dylan Gravenhof, Missouri River Fisheries Biologist, shared this update at the January GFP Commission meeting in Pierre. Lake Oahe is an expansive waterbody, spanning across both North Dakota and South […]
The Sharpe Showdown is set to take place April 25-26, 2026. This event is hosted by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and run by The Fishing Crew. “Sharpe Showdown is all about the best of what Pierre has to offer,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “Lake Sharpe is my favorite fishery, […]
The Cedar Shore Resort Walleye Tournament is set to take place April 11-12, 2026. This event is hosted by The Fishing Crew and fishes out of Cedar Shore Resort on Lake Francis Case near Chamberlain. “The Chamberlain area is the most popular spot for spring walleye fishing in South Dakota,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced there will be a public meeting regarding the Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe fisheries in the Pierre area on January 14, 2026. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. central time on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Fort Pierre AmericInn. GFP fisheries biologists […]
The South Dakota Governor’s Cup is set to take place July 18-19, 2026. This event launches out of Spring Creek Recreation Area, fishing Lake Oahe from the Oahe Dam to Bushes Landing Lakeside Use Area. “This is easily the most historic tournament that takes place in South Dakota, and a victory will etch your name […]
The Fishing Crew has announced the 2026 tournament schedule. The season will include staples such as the Cedar Shore Resort Tournament, Sharpe Showdown, and South Dakota Governor’s Cup as well as new events. “We’ve added a couple new events for this year,” said Curt Underhill, Tournament Director. “These include Formanek Electric, Big Stone Bass Open, […]
The 2026 Tom and Matt Hill Memorial Walleye Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 11. The event will launch out of West Whitlock Recreation Area with fishing on Lake Oahe. “West Whitlock offers some of the best fishing on Lake Oahe,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “This is probably the best […]
Colder temperatures have hit the region, which means the transition from open water fishing to ice fishing has begun in South Dakota! Following a winter storm system and a strong cold front over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many of the sloughs and lakes have begun to lock up and anglers who have waited all year […]
One of the most exciting aspects of the fishing industry is the ability for small businesses to succeed. Whether it’s painting lures, building rods, guiding operations, or local bait shops there are success stories dotted across the country. One of these success stories comes straight out of Pierre, South Dakota, and that’s JB Designs Custom […]
The hot new bait, the latest electronics, and that must have new color are all fishing gear that can steal the show this holiday shopping season, but are they truly the best investments to improve your time on the water? As fun as new baits can be, efficiency is what puts the most fish in […]
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