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South Dakota Fishing Guide

#1 Guide Service in Chamberlain, South Dakota located on the Missouri River!

Premier Walleye Fishing on the Missouri River

Located on the Missouri River in Chamberlain, South Dakota, Cleland Guide Service offers exceptional walleye fishing charters. We're a family-owned business dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming experience for anglers of all skill levels.

Your Expert Walleye Guide: Gary Cleland

At the heart of our operation is Gary Cleland, a seasoned walleye fishing guide with over 50 years of experience on these waters. Gary is well-known throughout the upper Midwest for his expertise, consistently placing at the top of numerous walleye tournaments. His deep knowledge of walleye behavior and the best fishing spots on the Missouri River ensures a productive trip.

Personalized Walleye Fishing Experience

Gary's passion for walleye fishing drives him to share his knowledge with others. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the sport, he provides personalized guidance and instruction to match your skill level. With Cleland Guide Service, you're with a true walleye fishing aficionado committed to delivering an unforgettable South Dakota fishing experience. You'll be ready to book your next Chamberlain walleye fishing trip before you even leave!

Gary Cleland holding up a walleye.
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BOOK YOUR GUIDED WALLEYE FISHING TRIP TODAY!

Gary Cleland holding up a walleye.

Fish with professional walleye guide Gary Cleland, fully insured and US Coast Guard Licensed Captain.

Service Includes:

2075 Lund Impact w/200 HP Mercury Motor, 15 HP Mercury Kicker, Gas, Life Jackets, Bait, Tackle, & Fishing Rods, Ice, Cleaning, Packaging, & Freezing of Fish. 

We accept checks or cash, no credit cards.  Prices listed do not include tax. All trips may be subject to delay or cancellation depending on weather conditions or other conditions beyond our control.

1 Person $475 per day + tax

2 People $500 per day + tax

3 People $550 per day + tax

4 People $650 per day + tax

 

Packages available upon request.

Book your walleye fishing trip with Cleland Guide Service and experience the best that the upper Midwest has to offer. Our professional guide, Gary Cleland, is one of the most experienced and successful walleye anglers in the area. He is dedicated to providing you with a successful and memorable fishing trip. 

 

We offer personalized instruction and guidance to anglers of all skill levels, so you can learn the skills you need to catch walleye like a pro. Whether you're fishing with your family, friends, or on your own, Cleland Guide Service can help you create a fishing trip of a lifetime.

Early reservations are recommended!

Contact the SD Game, Fish & Parks to purchase a license. Their customer service number is 605.223.7660.

Visit Go Outdoors South Dakota to purchase a license.

Gary Cleland winning 1st place in a fishing tournament.
Alex holding up a walleye.
Happy customers holding up their walleye.
A client holding up walleye.

Guided Walleye Fishing in Chamberlain, SD

Sunset over Chamberlain, SD and the Missouri River.

This section of the Missouri River opens up in late February, allowing many out-of-state fishermen to begin their fishing season, months before their own state opener. Much of the Lake Francis Case walleye population spawns at Chamberlain in April; this massive concentration of walleyes provides plenty of fast action. Similar to the walleyes, anglers across the Midwest migrate to Chamberlain to take advantage of this outstanding fishery.

As summer progresses, the bite is cooling off in Chamberlain, but 20 miles up river the bite on Lake Sharpe is heating up. Lake Sharp is the most underrated body of water in North America, with daily catches of 50 to 100 walleye a day. Besides an abundance of walleyes, Lake Sharpe is rapidly gaining a reputation as an outstanding lake for trophy smallmouth bass fishing.

During the fall, on Lake Francis Case, again the walleye are coming up river to the major staging areas for the winter, to be ready for the spawning again in the spring. This area of Lake Francis Case has some of the best scenery in the state. Come experience it for yourselves!

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Success Rate

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Weather to Expect

Fishing pole over the Missouri River.

May - 72° / 49°
June - 83° / 59°
July - 90° / 65°
August - 88° / 63°
September - 79° / 53°
October - 64° / 40°

Highs & Lows

*Average Temperatures

When making your next fishing trip to South Dakota,
call Cleland Guide Service for an unforgettable adventure!

605.730.2370
clelandguideservice@midstatesd.net
Chamberlain/Oacoma, SD

Fishing central South Dakota!

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