South Dakota Fishing
South Dakota is a great place if you suffer from “fishing fever”. Walleye fishing takes center stage of course. But this golden beauty isn’t the only fish that resides in South Dakota – although there are a lot of folks who only have “eyes” for the walleye.
South Dakota Hunting
When people think of hunting in South Dakota, usually the first thing that comes to mind is the wily ring-necked Pheasant. It is South Dakota’s state bird – and if I say so myself – quite a good looking bird. Visit the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks website to read more about the Pheasant.
Below you will find all sorts of different post’s related to the South Dakota Great Outdoors – I hope you enjoy!
Fly fishing in Spearfish Creek is a remarkable experience, it’s so beautiful I can hardly take it. This handsome fish is a brown trout I caught using a beaded nymph.
Spearfish Canyon Fly Fishing Report for September 14th 2018
First off, my wife had to comment on my photos...she said all the fish look the same. Not sure if she was insinuating that I use the same fish picture each time or catch the same fish each time...the...
Spearfish Creek Fly Fishing Report – September 9, 2018
Did a little fly fishing in Spearfish Canyon, this time I tried a stretch of Spearfish Creek upstream from the Homestake Hydro Plant No. 2. This stretch of creek flows fast, but if you pay attention to the flow there are lots of good fish holding spots. The first spot...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA FOR AUGUST 20TH TO SEPTEMBER 10TH 2018
Fishing around Pierre has been generally good for the good fishermen. The river below Pierre has been putting out limits of over 15 inch fish when the conditions are right but can be harder when either not enough or...
The Resilience of Nature – Whitewood Creek
Whitewood Creek is a coldwater stream that flows from its headwaters in the high mountain valleys south of Deadwood to its confluence with the Belle Fourche River northeast of the city of Whitewood. The creek drains a 44,756-acre sub-watershed of the Belle Fourche...
Brown Trout Rescued
I went fly fishing this afternoon in Whitewood Creek, in Deadwood. I caught this little brown trout that somehow tried to swim through some kind of metal ring and it got stuck. It was starting to embed into his skin and would have eventually killed the poor thing. I...
South Dakota’s 100th Hunting Season – Pheasant numbers up from last year
Pheasant Survey Indicates 47% Increase for South Dakota’s 100th Hunting Season This year's pheasant brood survey shows a 47 percent increase over last year. The 2018 statewide pheasants-per-mile (PPM) index is 2.47, up from the 2017 index of 1.68. The full report...
I love to “break free” for some fly fishing in Spearfish Creek
It's tough fishing lately, I can't wait for fall. I was finally able to gather proof that I actually catch fish. Well, tonight I caught two fish and I filmed both of them. I thought it would be a nice touch to put some Queen "I want to break free" music to the video....
Carl’s Bait Shop Sign Needs Our Help!
The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society needs your help to preserve and exhibit an iconic piece from the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. Last year, the sign that stood in front of Carl’s Bait Shop for multiple generations was donated to the museum. Plans for...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA AUGUST 12TH THRU AUGUST 18TH 2018
I think in some areas you can catch the walleye's shallower than fifty feet of water as some fish have started to move up or were shallow all along. I spent some time fishing in around...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA FOR AUGUST 2ND THRU AUGUST 11TH 2018
DEEP that is the word for Oahe. Walleye are being caught in depths of 30 fow to 50 fow all up and down the lake. For a lot of fishermen that is not good news however the reason so many of the fish are down that deep is great news. The lake...
Bullied by Bovines
I grew up around cattle - my grandparents had cattle, and a young Angus bull chased me across a creek on my uncle Chris and aunt Norma Sailer's farm north of Beulah, ND. That was scary, I swear I walked on water running as the bull was coming at me jumping and...
Fly fishing this morning and a fish on-fish off video
My first stop was to try a stretch of Spearfish Creek that flows through town. I parked in my usual spot, which was empty, so I thought I had this stretch to myself. Got all my gear on and rigged up and headed down to the creek. Rats, there was a guy fishing where I...
FISHING REPORT LAKES OAHE/SHARPE PIERRE AREA JULY 21 THRU AUGUST 1ST 2018
The bite continues to be good on both lakes with the walleye moving deeper for the most part. Fishing in depths of 25 fow to 40 fow are common. All baits (crawlers, minnows, leeches, and plugs) are working so fishing your...
Pike Masters Tournament – Lake Oahe
2019 Pike Master Tournament is canceled until next April due to accessibility and safety of our fishermen. The first annual Lake Oahe Pike Masters Tournament was held back in 2013. With 19 teams in the books the first year, the tournament has now grown to 40...
Spring Pike on Lake Oahe
Another must try on Lake Oahe. In 2011 Lake Oahe was bursting at the seems from heavy snow melt and copious amounts of spring rain. The Corp of Engineers I'm sure remember that year - but that is another story. The high water was good for the fish of Lake Oahe...
