Fishing, hunting, camping, and getting outside are our passion in South Dakota, and we’ve got important updates regarding everything going on across the South Dakota outdoors! We have everything from South Dakota fishing news, South Dakota State Park updates, hunting season outlooks, and more! Stay up to date on everything going on outside across South Dakota!
South Dakota Fishing News
Fishing is our passion in South Dakota, so much our state fish is of course the walleye! Stay up to date on everything regarding South Dakota’s fisheries and fishing news!
The second year of Casting for Recovery-South Dakota has continued to build on last year’s success, holding a second successful retreat and announcing a grant award as the chapter continues to positively impact the lives of women impacted by breast cancer.
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has two major boat ramp replacements taking place this fall, the first being the main ramp at the Lake Thompson State Recreation Area and the second being the North Point Recreation Area main ramp.
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the main ramp at Lake Thompson State Recreation area, sitting on Lake Thompson near De Smet, will be temporarily closed to the public for a complete boat ramp replacement.
Each fall, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists conduct their annual fall lake sampling. This data is then made available to anglers, who may use it to learn more about their favorite fisheries and discover new ones as well.
South Dakota Hunting News
South Dakota is the greatest state to pheasant hunt, and is a destination for anyone who enjoys upland bird hunting! South Dakota also is home to excellent deer hunting, duck hunting, and of course our state bird, the pheasant! Find the latest hunting outlooks and updates right here!
Pheasant season is upon us, and the outlook for the 2024 pheasant hunting season in South Dakota is extremely positive! Hunters should expect to find both great numbers of birds and ample public hunting opportunities as South Dakota continues to prove it is the greatest state to pheasant hunt.
South Dakota State Park News
South Dakota is home to a world-class state park system, and whether it’s Custer State Park, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area or every other state park, recreation area, nature area, and lakeside use area in-between we’ve got all the latest updates from across the state!
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has announced the 2025 South Dakota State Park Entrance License is now available for purchase.
The fall season is here, and there is no better time to visit South Dakota State Parks. Fall is the perfect time for hunters, anglers, or campers looking to enjoy a quiet campground to visit the parks.
Additional South Dakota Outdoor Updates
Dry conditions have been persisting across South Dakota, particularly western South Dakota, and this has prompted both South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the US Forest Service to issue reminders on how to prevent wildfire.
Find the Latest Fishing Reports
Looking for the latest fishing reports? We’ve got you covered! Find the latest fishing reports and the best bites the boys are currently on by visiting our Fishing Reports page!
Fishing Tournament News
Looking for the latest schedules, results, and updates regarding fishing tournaments across South Dakota and the rest of the country? Find the most recent schedules, results, and recaps of walleye tournaments on our Fishing Tournament News page!
