Lip Ripper Fishing

06/08/2026

This week's fishing report is a little different, taking a look at the whole state and highlighting some of the best bites along the Missouri River, Glacial Lakes region, and western South Dakota!
https://midwestliprippers.com/2026/06/07/south-dakota-fishing-report-june-7-2026-summer-fishing-special/

06/05/2026

Hipple Lake is a tremendous multispecies fishery, unless you're trying to show off the multispecies fishing, then it appears to be a great walleye fishery! Come along and explore our attempt at Part 2 of Multispecies Fishing in Pierre!

The second part of our Multispecies Fishing in Pierre series heads ...

06/05/2026

You might not think trophy bass fishing when you think Pierre, South Dakota, but that's a mistake! There's plenty of multispecies fishing to enjoy!

06/04/2026

A drift sock is an excellent way to improve your boat control when bottom bouncing, and the combination of a drift sock and big tiller is how Nick Harrington runs the boat!

06/04/2026

Gizzard shad play a critical role in the Missouri River reservoirs, and this forage option is going to be becoming more prevalent as summer heats up. Learn about gizzard shad play such a key role in these fisheries!
https://midwestliprippers.com/2026/02/16/understanding-the-dynamics-of-gizzard-shad/

06/03/2026

When the wind is blowing, a storm is threatening, or you just have a little bit of time to fish check out the Fort Pierre National Grasslands! They"re also a great place to introduce a new angler and catch a lot of fish!

06/03/2026

The fishing in Hipple Lake is starting to pick up, and this can produce some of the best summer fishing on Lake Sharpe in the Pierre area. Find out how to target this unique area in The Complete Guide to Fishing on Hipple Lake!
https://midwestliprippers.com/2026/02/10/the-complete-guide-to-fishing-on-hipple-lake/

06/02/2026

Early summer means bottom bouncing, and Nick Harrington shares his bottom bouncing set up. Customizing your own snells is a great way to ensure quality, and dial in your presentation!

06/02/2026

Patterning fish on the Missouri River year over year can be a challenge. Find out how Nick Harrington organizes his map to follow fish month to month and year to year.
https://midwestliprippers.com/2026/05/16/patterning-the-unpatternable-mapping-fish-on-the-missouri-river/

06/01/2026

Slipbobbers are an effective way to target a number of species, and the same general set up can produce for all of them! Learn about the set up Nick Harrington uses, and then varies based on the species he is targeting!