Planning Your Trip

South Dakota Fishing License

  • A South Dakota Fishing License is required to fish Lake Oahe and is not provided by the Crooked Wench. License can be obtained through South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks.

What To Expect

  • Full Day Trips run around 8 hours (8a.m.-4p.m.) and Half Day Trips run about 4 hours (8a.m.-12p.m.)

  • The fishing charter is focused on Walleye fishing, but there is always potential for multi-species days

Time of Year

  • May - October (November depending on weather and availability) - Fishing Only

  • October - January - Fishing and/or Pheasant Hunting

  • December - March - Ice Fishing

What To Bring On Your Trip

  • Water bottles, sunscreen, and fishing equipment will be provided for you aboard the Crooked Wench. You are welcome to bring aboard any other drinks or snacks you would like.

  • If you would like to fish with your own personal fishing rods we are happy to make room for them on board.

Lodging

  • Lodging through Hill View Hunts in Eureka, South Dakota will be available depending on services booked. Inquire about lodging and pheasant hunting packages through the contact form or Hill View Hunts.

Two clients aboard the Crooked Wench catch a great sized walleye on Lake Oahe.
A beautiful sunset on Lake Oahe from aboard Crooked Wench Charters.
Jarrod Tuszka, Captain of the Crooked Wench, pictured next to a row of pheasants that were hunted at Hill View Hunts