South Dakota Walleye Classic

2025 AFTCO Walleye Throwdown

Hosted by the South Dakota Walleye Classic
Saturday, July 26th & Sunday, July 27th in Akaska, SD
Registration is Friday, July 25th

The best kept secret in the Midwest.

Register by July 4th to be eligible for the clothing/gear pack.

AFTCO Walleye Throwdown Information


Kent Kramer Award and the Buckley Award

Two additional prizes for the Throwdown to honor
Kent Kramer and Brad "Buckley" Schilling

Kent Kramer Youth Award: $500 for the highest finishing youth angler (under 18)

Buckley Schilling Pontoon Award: $4,000 for the highest placing angler that fished in a pontoon boat. Local sponsors have contributed to this award bringing it from $500 to $4000 now and still may grow larger.


2025 SDWC Format Explained


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News & Updates


Senior Citizens 16th Annual Fishing Day: June 18th, 2025
Download Information & Registration (PDF)

Update on the efforts of the Lake Oahe Walleye Restoration Coalition: Download PDF

Featured Sponsors


Sportsman's Bar and Grill

Sportsman's Bar and Grill

C&B

C&B

Beatle Auto Group

Beatle Auto Group