Sitting on the shores of expansive Lake Oahe, Mobridge sits as the gateway to the West. Whether you’re looking for world-class walleye fishing, great numbers of smallmouth bass, excellent pheasant hunting, or simply to get away from the hustle and bustle Mobridge has something for you.
A small town with big outdoor opportunity, Mobridge offers excellent fishing, hunting, and camping within minutes from town. The greatest draw for many is indeed the walleye fishing. Lake Oahe, particularly in the Mobridge area, can produce both terrific numbers of fish as well as gigantic fish as well.
Two large tributaries, the Grand River and the Moreau River, produce excellent recruitment of walleyes and keep numbers of fish in the area throughout the entire year. The amount of forage in the system, spawning areas, and deep water keep large walleyes present especially in the spring and fall.
In addition to walleye, Lake Oahe can produce fantastic smallmouth bass fishing. A structure angler’s dream, the Mobridge area in particular offers excellent smallmouth spots with rocky grades, current and past bridge pilings, and points all can hold smallmouth making locating fish easy.
The fantastic fishing brings anglers back year after year as they fill both limits of walleyes and many bring home some of the largest fish they have ever caught!
Lake Oahe
Located directly on the shore of Lake Oahe, Mobridge offers convenient access onto the water. Walleye reign supreme on the reservoir, but abundant smallmouth bass, trophy northern pike, salmon, crappie, and yellow perch all attract anglers as well. Learn more about the reservoir in our Lake Oahe Profile!
Recommended Lodging
A handful of state parks can be found along the upper end of Lake Oahe between Gettysburg and Mobridge. These parks offer both campsites and camping cabins. Check out West Whitlock Recreation Area, Swan Creek Recreation Area, and Indian Creek Recreation Area for more information.
Mobridge also offers a variety of hotels including the Wrangler Inn, MoRest Motel, and New Evart’s Resort.
Recommended Guides
There are several guide services to pick from when visiting the Mobridge area. Among some of the top options include Outrageous Adventures Guide Service, Propst Professional Anglers, and Lip Ripper Guide Service. New Evarts Resort also offers guide services as does Oahe Wings and Walleyes.
Start Preparing for Your Trip
Historically one of the top walleye fishing destinations in the country, Lake Oahe can produce spectacular fishing, but can also be very daunting for anglers as well. The reservoir features hundreds of creeks and tributaries, thousands of points, submerged islands, large flats, and an abundance of deep-water structure that can leave anglers overwhelmed looking at the map. Fortunately, there is likely no easier time to fish Lake Oahe than in the early summer months.
While the summertime blues can hit many walleye anglers across the region, one of the best summer walleye fisheries in the region is Lake Oahe. The summer patterns on Lake Oahe can set up to provide some of the best opportunities to catch a trophy walleye all season for many anglers. Fishing can change drastically from the bite in the early summer, but generally speaking there is still great fishing to be had!
Check Out the Action
The fishing in the Mobridge area has been well showcased! Playing host to major tournaments such as the National Walleye Tour, Masters Walleye Circuit, and numerous television shows as well. Check out some of the action to get you excited about your trip!
2021 National Walleye Tour
The National Walleye Tour came to Lake Oahe and found an incredible trophy walleye bite. Numerous overs, including true giants, were brought to the scales and many anglers reported multiple fish over 8 pounds.
Snap Jigging Lake Oahe Smallmouth Bass with Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell Outdoors came to visit Kerry Konold of Outrageous Adventures and take advantage of the incredible smallmouth bass bite in the Mobridge area. There is indeed no shortage of smallies to be had!
Larry Smith Joins the Wild Dakota Girls
Larry Smith Outdoors joined Kerry Konold with Outrageous Adventures and the Wild Dakota Girls to check out the bite on Lake Oahe! In addition to big fish, there are plenty of fish to be caught as well and no shortage of action.
Learn More About the Mobridge Area
Are you still looking to learn more about the Mobridge area? Check out Mobridge Outdoors for complete information and for everything you need to make your trip a success!
Follow Us for More
Nick Harrington and Mason Propst both know the Mobridge area, including Lake Oahe, very well. Stay up to date on the latest bites and see behind the scenes action by following Nick and Mason on Instagram!
You can also get the latest tips, tricks, and see the latest fishing reports and catches by following Lip Ripper Fishing on Facebook!
