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Lake Oahe- South Dakota

Post By: fishinwfoos

Posted: 11/4/2009 10:46:21 AM Points: 655

Hello Everyone- If anybody is planning a trip to South Dakota the walleye are being caught in great numbers right below the dam of Lake Oahe in Pierre on the Missouri River. I would chuck lures that resemble smelt (black and silver X-Raps work awesome). I would fish the moving water as close to the power house as possible. Just stand on the rocks and start casting.

Reply by: HeavyC

Posted: 11/4/2009 1:00:52 PM Points: 2846

Sounds like a great excuse for a cast & blast! Was actually planning on a SD pheasant trip to do just that until I was laid off in June! :((

HC Out!

Reply by: Ryan

Posted: 11/4/2009 10:58:31 PM Points: 1059

Nothing quite like SD for pheasants. I've always wanted to try Lake Oahe when we are done hunting, but never get around to it. It is truly amazing how much the water level has come up in the last few years.

Just had to include a photo of a days hunt in SD.

Reply by: Lucius

Posted: 11/5/2009 3:59:53 PM Points: 233

I heard there were some MONSTER pike at Oahe. Do you know how the pike fishing is doing up there? I would like to plan a trip up there sometime to do some pike fishing!!

Reply by: fishinwfoos

Posted: 11/5/2009 4:56:34 PM Points: 655

Lucius- Honestly I didnt speak to anyone pike fishing up there so I cant help you there. When you head up there post something. My buddy and I know a bunch of people who fish the river and the lake almost every day. All I would have to do is call them to ask!

Reply by: littlemac

Posted: 11/5/2009 5:31:50 PM Points: 747

those are great birds. what do you do with all that great fly tying material?