Come fish Lake Oahe with Wade
Guided walleye trips out of Mobridge, South Dakota. Thirty-five years on this water — we'll take care of the rest.
Wade's Lake Oahe Adventures is a guided walleye fishing service out of Mobridge, South Dakota. Wade While has fished Lake Oahe every season since 1988. Trips run full-day, your fish are cleaned and packed, and you can stay on-site at the Lazy A Ranch.
A big lake, and somebody who knows it
Lake Oahe runs about 140 miles — river channels, big bays, and flats most folks never see. You can fish all day and hardly see another boat. That local knowledge is the difference between a long day and a good one.
We handle the day, start to finish
Full-service guiding
Bait, crankbaits, livescoping — Wade reads the day's bite and even baits your hook.
Fish cleaned and packed
Every fish bagged, cleaned, and Cryovac-packed for the trip home.
Stay at the Lazy A Ranch
On-site lodging that sleeps eight, with a fish-fry-ready outdoor kitchen.
35 years on Lake Oahe
Every season since 1988 — Wade knows the seasonal patterns and the safe water.
Simple, fair pricing
No deposit required. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we don't go — and you're not charged. June fills up early, so folks usually book the fall before.
Full rates & booking infoLake Oahe is more than a walleye lake
Stay where the fishing is
After a day on the water, unwind at the Lazy A Ranch — a fully remodeled house on six acres on the edge of Mobridge. Sleeps eight, two baths, and an outdoor kitchen with a Cajun fryer, a Traeger, and a Blackstone. Coyotes and roosters, not traffic.
Tour the ranchWade While
I came over the hill into Mobridge in 1988, saw that expansive river, and knew it was home. I've spent my life taking care of people, and that's how I run my trips — full service, no rush, and built on folks who come back. Whether it's your first walleye or your hundredth, I'll take good care of you.
Common questions
How much does a guided trip cost?
Full-day trips run $550 for two, $625 for three, and $700 for four, and a night at the Lazy A Ranch is $225 for up to 5 guests or $325 for 6 or more. See the full breakdown of what a Lake Oahe fishing guide costs.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. South Dakota offers one-day, three-day, and annual licenses through Game, Fish & Parks or at Runnings in town. We'll point you the right way.
What should I bring?
Not much — a smile, some water, a few snacks, and your license. Wade keeps water in the boat and handles the gear and bait.
Do you require a deposit?
No deposit. You show up and we go fishing. If it's too rough to be out there, we don't go, and you're not charged.
When's the best time to fish?
June is the most popular — warm weather and the fish are on the feed. Fall runs colder, but it tends to produce the biggest walleye of the year. Read Wade's guide to the best time of year to fish walleye on Lake Oahe.
Can I bring my own boat?
Absolutely. With the follow-boat option you tag along, fish the same spots, and Wade keeps you off the stumps all day.
Straight answers before you book
Best time of year to fish walleye on Lake Oahe
Month by month, where the fish are and when the big ones bite — from 35+ years of following them down the reservoir.
Read the guide →How much does a Lake Oahe fishing guide cost?
Real numbers, what's included, and how to compare guides — so there are no surprises when you book.
Read the guide →