PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - As record amounts of water were flushed through Oahe Dam during the Missouri River flooding last summer, biologists and anglers worried about a repeat of 1997, when hundreds of ...

Fishing guide Dave Spaid said he's optimistic because Oahe started this year with a much higher smelt population than in 1997. Walleyes remained in good shape through the summer, a sign they were ...

Lake Oahe still is recovering from the 2011 floods, but its walleye population is going strong with the help of warm water prey fish, according to biologists with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

They’re the “second fiddle” of Devils Lake fish species in terms of abundance, ranking far below walleyes and perch and lagging behind northern pike and white bass. Catch a crappie on Devils Lake, ...

Area Ice Fishing Tournaments: Black Hills Anglers Sheridan Lake Ice Fishing Tournament: Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register either at The Rooster, 1441 W. Main, Rapid City, or at Sheridan Lake ...

PIERRE, S.D. - As record amounts of water were flushed through Oahe Dam during the Missouri River flooding last summer, biologists and anglers worried about a repeat of 1997, when hundreds of millions ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...