Pierre area fishing report
Gas up the boat, buy the bait and head to Pierre. The fish are biting !. Last week a 14 " walleye was caught on Lake Sharp. Reports from the guides tell us they are cating fish at the bridges, bluffs down to west bend. Most are biting on jiggs and minnows. Check out our fishing package and remember our chef will prepare your catch of the day for your dinner.
Pierre, SD Hotel Fishing Package
Thousands of in state and out of state sportsmen travel to the Pierre area every year to experience some of the best Walleye fishing is South Dakota. Whether you head down the river or up on Lake Oahe, you can count on a memorable Missouri River experience and plenty of fish.
The Ramkota Hotel is located on the banks of the Missouri River and offers all the conveniences; The RiverCentre Café opens daily at 6am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The RiverCentre Tavern is the place to relax and unwind after a day of fishing; we feature free hors d oeuvres, a large screen TV and video lottery
Fisherman's Getaway:
- $110.00 per person, double occupancy required
- 2 night stay – standard room 2 queen beds
- 2 sack lunches (ham, beef or turkey sandwich) chips, cookie, fruit, candy bar
- Map of River
- Guide information
- Offer good May 1 – December 31, 2008
Choose one of the following:
- Your Catch of the Day cooked for dinner ( 2 people) must be cleaned
- All American Breakfast (2)
Hotel Features:
- Guide information is available
- Fish cleaning shed
- Free Ice /Locked freezer space
- Outdoor electrical outlets
- Coin laundry
- Pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center
- FREE High Speed Internet
- ATM, copier, fax service
- Hair dryer, coffee maker, Iron /board in all rooms
- Well behaved pets welcome ( owner responsible for all damages, CC required)
- 16 meeting/banquet rooms for private banquets and/or meetings
- indoor pool, whirlpool & fitness center
Fish Cleaning Shed
Sportsmen have a place all their own.
- Large, well lit parking area for boats
- An area to hang their trophy fish and have photos taken
- A fish cleaning shed available for you to use
- Locked freezer space for your catch
- We will supply free ice for your coolers
- Electrical outlets for your trolling motors
Hungry? Our chef will even prepare your catch-of-the-day for your dinner. While you relax with your favorite beverage and tell how you caught the big one in the RiverCentre Tavern
Sack Lunches Let the hostess know the night before and we will prepare and have boxed up sack lunches for you to take along. Sack lunch consists of:
- 1 or 2 Meat sandwich (ham, beef, or turkey)
- Fruit
- Chips
- Homemade cookie
- Candy bar
Boat Rentals
Boats may be rented at Dan's Marine.
Lake Oahe Just north of Pierre 4-5 miles is one of the BEST fishing spots in the Midwest. It stretches for over 231 to Bismarck, ND. The largest of the four Missouri River reservoirs, lake Oahe is the "big water". This deep, clear lake - at it's maximum is 205 feet deep. You will see a lot of on shore activities - sailboats, jet skis, campers, sunbathers, house boats and water skiing are a daily sight in the summer months.
Game Fish & park Web site SD Game Fish & Parks Guide Information We would like to recommend the following guides in the Pierre area. Please mention that you were referred by the Ramkota Hotel of Pierre.
- Crooked Creek John Hight 224-8156
- www.crookedcreekoutfitter.com
- Spaid Guide Service - 605-224-5009
Dave Spaid davespaid.com
- B & B Guide Service - 605-224-5546
Pierre Sport Center Ask for Craig Novak
- A Sporting Chance - 605-224-0681
Wicker Bill
- Major League Fishing - 605-264-5407
Tom Bruno
- Check out the Dakota Country Magazine The Hunting and Fishing Magazine of the Dakotas's To receive a copy contact Bill at dcmag@btinet.net
Family Reunion Package
Family Reunion Package
Family Reunions are a time when families and friends come together. We invite you to gather at the Ramkota Hotel of Pierre
Check with our catering department to see about a meeting room to gather in and enjoy a planned meal for the entire group
Everyone will enjoy the indoor pool area, children's wasding pool and relax in the hot tub after working out in our fitness room.
Hungry? the RiverCentre Cafe opens daily at 6am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner or we can prepare a sack lunch for you to take on a bike ride or walk along the Lewis & Clark trail ( adjacent the hotel ) The RiverCentre Tavern opens daily at 11am - 1am serving your favorite beverage. Large screen TV will feature a variety of sporting events.
Create your own package.
- $140 inc. One night stay (1-4) people per room
- $240.inc two night stay (1-4)
- Offer good May 1 - December 31, 2008
Choose ONE of the following room types
- 2 queen beds/ poolside
- 2 queenbeds / non poolside
- 1 queen bed
- 1 king bed
Choose ONE of the following :
- Sunday brunch for 4 ( 2 adults, 2 children )
- 1 large pizza with 2 toppings and 4 cans of soda
- 4 tickets to the state 123 movie theater ( 2 adults, 2 children)
- Family Pass ( 2 adults, 2 children) to both the SD Cultural Heritage Museum, and SD Discover Center
- 2 passes to the Capital City Queen
Packages subject to availability
Hotel for Sturgis Rally Bikers
Welcome to the Ramkota Hotel of Pierre! We hope you enjoy your travels through our Great State. Sturgis is must 190 miles from Pierre !
As a Harley Friendly Best Western Property we offer you the following:
- 10% off our regular rates
- Gold Crown enrollment form / points
- Bike wash area
- Front desk has towels & soap ( dawn soap )
- Free Bags of Ice / In shed behind hotel ( will need room key)
- Front of the hotel parking ( on concrete )
Hotel Features
- RiverCentre Café ( open 6am – 10pm )
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
- RiverCentre Tavern ( open 11am – 1am )
Serving lunch & dinner 5pm – happy hour drink specials & free appetizers
- Indoor Pool – whirlpool - fitness room
- Newspaper delivered to your room
- Rooms with outside entrances
- Laundry facilities - located on 2nd floor by entrance "D"
- ATM – located at front desk area
- 24 hour computer / printer / wireless high speed Internet access / Lobby area
- Courtesy van service - within the city
- Harley Dealer in Pierre
Petersen Motors - Full Service Power Sports ( M-F 9am – 5:30pm – Sat ( 9am-2pm) 422 Fort St. take a left out of hotel parking … just after Burger King take right on Fort St.
Oahe Speedway, Pierre SD
Special rate for all racers, family and fans.
Package includes choice of queen, king or double queen beds
2 adult tickets to Oahe Speedway check web site www.oahespeedway.com for event information, dates and times.
Breakfast of your choice for 2
Plus use of the indoor poo, whirlpool, and fitness room
$130.00
A T-Rex named Sue, in Faith South Dakota
Don't miss the chance to Bring the entire family to see SUe; the largest ( T-Rex ) Tyrannosaurus Rex ever unearthed ! In August 1990 about 15 miles from the small town of faith SD, Sue was discovered. She was 42 ft long and 13 ft high and weighed approximately 7 ton.
May 10 – September 1, 2008 Sue will be coming home for a visit. You will Step back in time 65 million years ago to the Cretaceous Period and come face to face with one of the best preserved and most complete T-Rex ever discovered.. Along with the replica skeleton of Sue the T-Rex, there will be ten interactive educational podsalong with food and artist exhibitors.
Faith, a small cowboy community of 550 people, is located at the crossroads of Highways 212 and 73 in northwestern South Dakota. About 125 miles from Pierre ( 2 hour drive).
$ 155.00 - one night stay ( 1-4) people per room
$ 250.00 - two night stay ( 1-4) people per room
Offer good May 9 – September 2, 2008
Package is subject to availability
Choose ONE of the following
- 2 queen beds
- 1 king bed
- 1 queen bed
Choose ONE of the following
- 2 tickets (2 adult, 2 children ) to the state 123 movie theater
- Family pass ( 2 adults 2 kids) to both the Cultural Heritage Museum & the SD Discovery Center
Plus you will get a Family pass ( good for 2 adults and 2-3 kids ) to see Sue.
Hotel Features to enjoy :
- Indoor pool area
- Whirlpool
- Fitness room
- RiverCentre Café open ( 6a-10pm )
- RiverCentre Tavern
- Adjacent to the Lewis & Clark Walking / bike trail
- Adjacent to Steam boat Park /
- Fishing Pier / boat ramp
- LaFromboise Island
- Visit the SD State Capital Capital Lake and Memorials
- Oahe Dam / tours available
NOTE: Sue will be closed to the public on May 18
Hours to visit Sue in Faith are
- Monday – Friday 9a-5pm
- Saturday 10am – 4pm
- Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Faith SD Web site www.faithsdchamber.com
Pheasant Hunting in Pierre, South Dakota
Hunting
Thousands of in state and out of state hunters travel to the Pierre area every year to experience South Dakota’s finest hunting. We are known for our abundance of pheasant, grouse, prairie dog and of course geese.
Pheasant hunting traditionally opens the third Saturday in October. Small game license is needed to hunt pheasants and nontoxic shot is required when hunting on public lands
The Ramkota Hotel is located on the banks of the Missouri River and offers all the conveniences needed for a great hunting experience.; Our courtesy van service is available for guests who fly in. The RiverCentre Café opens daily at 6am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The RiverCentre Tavern is the place to relax and unwind after a day of hunting; we feature, free hors d oeuvres, a large screen TV and video lottery.
Hunters Special Get-a-way:
- $110 per person, double occupancy required
- 2 night stay – standard room 2 queen beds
- 2 sack lunches (ham, beef or turkey sandwich) chips, cookie, fruit, candy bar
- Guide Information available
- Offer good any day of the week through - December 31, 2008
Choose one of the following
Your Game of the Day cooked for dinner ( 2 people) must be cleaned
All American Breakfast (2)
Hotel Features:
Guide information is available
Game cleaning shed
Free Ice /Locked freezer space
Outdoor electrical outlets
Coin laundry
Pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center
FREE High Speed Internet
ATM, copier, fax service
Free Local Calls
Hair dryer, coffee maker, Iron /board in all rooms
Well behaved pets welcome ( owner responsible for all damages, CC required)
16 meeting/banquet rooms for private banquets and/or meetings
Indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center
Packages subject to availability
Call (605) 224-6877 or e-mail reservations@pierreramkota.com to make your reservations.
Game Shed
- An area to have photos taken
- Area to clean small game
- Locked freezer space
- We will supply free ice for your coolers
- Large, well lit parking
- Outdoor electrical outlets
Hungry? Our chef will even prepare your game for your dinner. We ask for reservations to be made for your group. You can bring your game, already cleaned, and our chef will prepare it for your dinner.
Sack Lunches Let the hostess know the night before and we will prepare and have boxed up sack lunches for you to take along.
Sack lunch consists of:
- 1 or 2 Meat sandwich (ham, beef, or turkey)
- fruit
- chips
- homemade cookie
- candy bar
License /limit InformationFor all the state laws, season dates, and license information see:
Hunting Dogs
- We do allow well behaved dogs
- They are not allowed on the beds or furniture
- Unattended dogs must be kenneled
You are responsible for any and all damages that your pet may cause. A credit card is required at check in for damages that may be caused by your pet.
Guide Information We would like to recommend the following guides in the Pierre area. Please mention that you were referred by the Ramkota Hotel of Pierre.
- Warne Ranch & Outfitters - 605-224-1445
- Cody Warne
Spaid Guide Service - 605-224-5009 Dave Spaid
- Crooked Creek Outfitters - John Hight
www.crookedcreekoutfitter.com
- West River Pheasants - 605-669-2127
- B & B Guide Service - 605-224-5546
Pierre Sport Center Ask for Craig Novak A Sporting Chance - 605-224-0681 Wicker Bill
- Brad Taylor - 605-223-2685
- Hutch's Guide Service - 605-224-4755
Kent Hutchinson
- Carl's Bait Shop - 605-223-9453
Mike Fahey
- Major League Fishing - 605-264-5407
Tom Bruno
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