RATES



LAKE THOMPSON
Man in boat on Lake Thompson, holding large walleye
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2023 Lake Thompson Multiple Day Rate Discount 


Since Lake Thompson is now in my backyard once again , thought I’d do something different and offer a $25 per day discount on all multiple day bookings., for example a 2 day booking would receive a $50.00 discount.


May~November This Offer Applies to my date rate only and only on Lake Thompson.


LAKE THOMPSON DAY RATES

  • 2 Anglers - $425
  • 3 Anglers - $525
  • 4 Anglers - $600


PACKAGE RATES

  • Includes lodging at Cottage Inn, De Smet SD
  • Includes $5 towards your morning breakfast at the Oxbow Restaurant across the street


3 Nights/2 Days

  • 2 Anglers - $650 per angler
  • 3 Anglers - $580 per angler
  • 4 Anglers - $550 per angler


4 Nights/3 Days

  • 2 Anglers - $910 per angler
  • 3 Anglers - $840 per angler
  • 4 Anglers - $755 per angler




LAKE SHARPE
Group of 5 people holding day's catch of multiple species of fish
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During the months of April-June, Lake Sharpe has always been a favorite playground of mine during the pre and post spawn bite on the Missouri River. I highly encourage early bookings as May and June are always the first to fill out. Large groups are welcome.


LAKE SHARPE DAY RATES

  • 2 Anglers - $425
  • 3 Anglers - $525
  • 4 Anglers - $600


PACKAGE RATES

  • Includes lodging at Fort Pierre Motel, Ft. Pierre SD


3 Nights/2 Days

  • 2 Anglers - $650 per angler
  • 3 Anglers - $580 per angler
  • 4 Anglers - $550 per angler


4 Nights/3 Days

  • 2 Anglers - $910 per angler
  • 3 Anglers - $840 per angler
  • 4 Anglers - $755 per angler







LAKE OAHE
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Lake Oahe can be a special place to fish during the months of June and July. Currently only accepting multiple day bookings on Lake Oahe, but I do have a referral for one day bookings.


If we limit out before noon, we'll go back into a bay and go for cats and pike.


LAKE OAHE DAY RATES

  • 2 Anglers - $500
  • 3 Anglers - $600
  • 4 Anglers - $700


LODGING

Lodging arrangements can be made at Wheatlands Inn, Onida SD or Fort Pierre Motel, Ft. Pierre SD.


 



PANFISHING: CRAPPIE & GILLS
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Crappie & Gills : Beautiful & Secluded Lakes around the Sioux Falls, SD area


Join me on beautiful and secluded lakes in the southeast corner of South Dakota - cliffs and trees surround these majestic lakes. It's a quiet place to relax and enjoy the fishing and the scenery. Rolling hills and trees surround this majestic lake. A scene out of a Minnesota or a Wisconsin lake without the boat traffic. 30+ feet in the center channel and the lake is spring-fed. The fillets of fish in the lake are casper white and melt in your mouth bread buttered.


All bait, tackle, rods and reels and the cleaning and bagging of your catch is provided.


CRAPPIE & GILLS DAY RATE

  • 1 angler:  $300
  • 2 anglers: $425
  • 3 anglers: $500
  • 4 anglers: $575



PANFISHING PACKAGE RATES

Includes Lodging


2 Nights/1 Day Fishing

  • 2 Anglers - $400 per angler/$800
  • 3 Anglers - $300 per angler/$900
  • 4 Anglers - $240 per angler/$960


3 Nights/2 Days Fishing

  • 2 Anglers - $625 per angler/$1250
  • 3 Anglers - $500 per angler/$1500
  • 4 Anglers - $400 per angler/$1600




TAG BOAT RATES
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Large groups are always a lot of fun for me so I welcome and encourage tag boats on large group bookings. Feel free to inquire for more information.

Note, I do not cover bait, tackle, rods, etc when it comes to tag boats but I will however, clean your fish.


FISHING PALOOZA
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DRE'S 2023 Fishing Palooza Package Rates


4 Nights/3 Days


Fishing on Lake Thompson for 2 days and fishing on a different lake for gills on your third day, or two days fishing for gills and one day on Lake Thompson, your choice.


Angling for walleye, pike, perch, crappie, gills, and bass. This package is becoming a favorite because it offers 4 nights of lodging and 3 days of fishing angling for multiple species.


Includes lodging at Cottage Inn, a $5 discount per angler on AM breakfast at Oxbow Restaurant in Desmet SD. Also included: all bait, tackle, rods and cleaning & bagging of our catch. 


FISHING PALOOZA RATES

  • 2 Anglers $910 per Angler
  • 3 Anglers $850 per Angler
  • 4 Anglers $710 per Angler


The Oxbow restaurant is across the street from the Cottage Inn. Scott R Myers and crew serve up a great am breakfast- French toast/bacon is a favorite of mine to start the day - dinner specials also available!


A great steak dinner can be had at The Oldham Steakhouse in Oldham, SD. 


Your Day of Fishing

Your day of fishing starts around 7:30-8 AM and ends about 4 pm. Should we limit on one species before 4 pm, we will search for others.


What's Included?


The rate includes gas in the boat, bait, rods, reels and tackle, and the cleaning and packaging of your catch. Not included: Fishing license, liquids, meals or gratuity.


What should I bring?


  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Pending weather forecast:
  • Layers - it may be cool in the morning and get hot later in the day
  • Light rain gear
  • Snacks & Drinks
  • Cooler to transport your fish
  • Fishing license

Fishing License


Purchase your SD fishing license from The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department, which allows you to purchase your fishing license online. Click here to go to the SDGFP website.

   

Gratuity


Gratuities are welcomed but not expected. In the service industry, I tip others as I would want to be tipped if I provided a great, memorable day.


Disabilities


We make every effort to accommodate all disabilities. I have served clients with mobility issues and have no problems working with you to accommodate your needs.


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