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Jensen Rock and Sand
Oahe Wings and Walleye
D&S Campground
Hosted by the South Dakota Walleye Classic
Saturday, July 25th & Sunday, July 26th in Akaska, SD
Registration is Friday, July 24th
The best kept secret in the Midwest.
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
2026 Tournament Dates:
Registration for the 2026 Tournament will be held on July 24th.
The 2026 Tournament will be held on July 25th and July 26th.
🎣 Lake Oahe & Lake Sharpe Fisheries Public Meeting
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host a public meeting to discuss the Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe fisheries, including fishery history, current trends, and management plans for the years ahead. GFP Fisheries staff will share a brief presentation followed by time for public questions and discussion.
📍 AmericInn – Fort Pierre
🗓 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 7:00 PM (CT)
This meeting reflects ongoing community interest in the future of Lake Oahe. Organizations like the Lake Oahe Walleye Restoration Coalition continue working to keep anglers, businesses, and residents informed and engaged on fishery issues.
If you’re unable to attend but would like to submit a question, email Mark.Fincel@state.sd.us. Questions will be addressed during the meeting and included in the recording posted to YouTube.
View Public Meeting Notice (PDF)
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