Fabulous weather but the West Bend bite is getting slower. Most of the fish have finished their spawn and must be recovering. Matt and Nancy from Wasilla, Alaska hired me to take them out today. They have a real nice motor home and are traveling through the states. We...
Fishing in South Dakota
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA FOR MAY 7TH THROUGH MOTHERS DAY MAY 12TH 2019
The bite on Sharpe continues to be good when the weather allows fishing. Walleyes and bass are going fine. Oahe is very good for northern along with catfish now going but walleye continue to be spotty. I guided long repeat customer Jerry Fennel from Wisconsin and his...
Spearfish Canyon Fly Fishing Report for 5-12-2019
I headed out into Spearfish Canyon for a few hours of fly fishing this afternoon. Beautiful day, temps in the 60's, trees are starting to get green buds, few bugs flying around, caught a few brown trout. What more could a guy ask for! I would say the only...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA FOR MAY 4TH 5TH 6TH 2019
The bite is improving daily as water temps warm and run off water diminishes. The water clarity is getting better in many areas so fishing is also better. I guided repeat customers Dave Petrocco and son Dominic of Petrocco Farms from Denver for one day on Sharpe and...
Fishing Report for May 5th, 2019
Caught these tasty critters down in Pierre yesterday 5-5-19 Oahe Guide Service, LLC Call Dale at 605-264-5602 or Cell: 605-222-5309 to book your trip. On the...
GFP is hosting free fishing and entrance to all state parks and recreation areas
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' is hosting free fishing and entrance to all state parks and recreation areas. May 12: Mother's Day May 17-19: Traditional State Park open house and free fishing weekend June 16: Father's Day State law requires people to purchase...
Walleye bite heating up at West Bend on Lake Sharpe
Walleye bite turning on, caught more walleye than smallmouth on this trip today. We got them in 8 to 10 feet with jigs and minnows. Dave Spaid Guiding, Spaid Farms, South Dakota Walleye Fishing & Pheasant Hunting Guide Trips Phone: (605)...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/ SHARPE PIERRE AREA FOR MAY 1ST 2ND 3RD 2019
A typical spring with weather being the main factor in what's being caught. On the great weather days on both lakes boats are out along with bank fishermen so catches are happening. Sharpe is putting out limits of spawning walleye along with bass in 10 fow or less...
Releasing Bred Hen Pheasants for the 2019 South Dakota Hunting Season
We are seeing more wild pheasants than we predicted this spring. It’s still a great idea to try and start birds in the spring to ensure more wild bird hunting, rather than simply releasing pen raised birds in the fall.
Lake Sharpe Fishing Report for April 27-28, 2019
Walleye and smallmouth starting to bite near Pierre despite the cold weather this weekend. 20-25 fish each day. The smallmouth bass are in great shape, the walleye are running a little smaller. Dave Spaid Guiding, Spaid Farms, South...
















