"Those fish are growing at the slowest rate that has ever been recorded for Lake Oahe walleyes. By increasing the creel limits, we hope to reduce the number of walleyes by increasing harvest.

MADISON | Anglers on Lake Oahe will be able to toss twice as many walleyes into their live wells after a change by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission. The limit on the Missouri River ...

Adult zebra mussels most recently were discovered in the lower end of Lake Oahe in South Dakota, according to a news release from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department issued Tuesday, Dec. 12 ...

Lake Oahe's 2001 regulations for walleye limits have been effective at increasing fishing pressure and walleye harvest on Lake Oahe, however more harvest is required to meet objectives.

In 2001, South Dakota instituted a 14-fish daily limit for the lake (more than twice the previous limit) and offered inexpensive, Oahe-only licenses. ADVERTISEMENT ...

You could come out and catch numbers of 4-, 5-, 6-pound fish and bigger," said Dean, a Pierre resident and Oahe regular for more than 30 years. "But with virtually no smelt, the walleyes suffered.

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.

To report fish die-offs, people should call the Minnesota duty officer at (651) 649‐5451 or (800) 422‐0798 (the duty officer line is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week).

The state Game, Fish & Parks Commission has responded to the food shortage with a proposal to increase the walleye limit on Oahe. Details on the proposal will be available to the public during a ...

Visit the website for a full list of regulations. Guides are available through The Outpost Lodge (605-222-7012, theoutpostlodge.com). Scott Van Liere can also be contacted directly at 605-264-5460.

Paid for through a tax on fishing and boating gear, the $500,000 study is the first time agencies in the two states have collaborated to look at the Missouri River reservoir that stretches from ...

In this May 16, 2015 photo, anglers work their way to the boat ramp to weigh their catch from a day’s fishing during the Bis-Man Reel and Rec. Club’s annual walleye derby held at Graner ...