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Chamberlain, South Dakota

Chamberlain Fishing Guides

3 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Chamberlain, Oacoma and Pierre on the Missouri River lakes, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

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Chamberlain fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Cleland Guide Service

Chamberlain

Capt. Gary Cleland2075 Lund Impact, 200 HP MercuryUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

RiverLake

Targets: Walleye, Smallmouth bass

Per day + tax, 1 person $475Per day + tax, 2 people $525Per day + tax, 3 people $575+1 more on their site

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Major League Adventures (Tom Bruno's Guide Service & Outfitters)

316 Ft. Sully Trail, Pierre, SD 57501

Capt. Tom Bruno21 ft walleye boat

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

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Targets: Walleye, Smallmouth bass, White bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch

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Seasons and what is biting: Chamberlain fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Chamberlain, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Walleye
Smallmouth bass

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: northlandtackle.com, clelandguideservice.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Chamberlain: local notes

Lake Francis Case runs 107 miles from Big Bend Dam (Fort Thompson) to Fort Randall Dam, about 102,000 acres, 540 miles of shoreline, max depth 140 ft. Some holes near Chamberlain are closed to protect big female walleyes and are marked with signs.

Source: northlandtackle.com

Lake Sharpe is a narrow, river-like reservoir about 80 miles long from Oahe Dam to Big Bend Dam; Fort Pierre has ramps at the end of Sixth Street and off Deadwood on the Bad River.

Source: fortpierre.com

Lake Oahe stretches 271 miles from Oahe Dam (Pierre) to Bismarck, ND, with a maximum depth of 205 ft.

Source: majorleagueadventures.com

Missouri River walleye limit as stated by a Chamberlain guide: 4 daily, 8 in possession, only one over 20 inches per day; a SD license (SSN required) is needed, nonresident youth need their own license to keep a limit.

Source: clelandguideservice.com

Questions

Chamberlain fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Chamberlain?

We list 3 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Chamberlain?

1 of the 3 guides listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on the trip length, the water and the number of anglers, so confirm with the guide.

What fish can you catch in Chamberlain?

The species Chamberlain captains list most often are Walleye, Smallmouth bass, White bass, Northern pike and Yellow perch. In October, the season calendar above shows Walleye in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in South Dakota?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a South Dakota fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $31 and a nonresident annual license $80. South Dakota fishing license prices and rules.

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