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Fishing

Launch down the Missouri River and troll the depths for as long as you’d like. We’re known as a true fisherman’s paradise: all you have to do is relax and take in the clear water, beautiful skies, and great fishing. 

Welcome to the Best Fishing in the Midwest

You can expand your horizons on Lake Oahe: 231 miles filled with walleye, salmon, bass, northern, catfish, and panfish. It’s all just five miles from our hotel!

No matter where you choose to launch your boat, the fishing is fantastic. And, when you’ve reeled in your last catch, you can prepare it in our heated fish and game cleaning shed—the only one in the area.

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Fishing Amenities

Our hotel sits right on the bank of the Missouri River, giving us our "fisherman's paradise” reputation. We offer a location and amenities that can’t be beat, which include:

Fish Cleaning Shed

Features an indoor, heated fish and game cleaning shed, providing a convenient and comfortable space for guests to clean their catch or game in any season.

Locked Freezer Space

We offer a locked freezer space, providing a secure and convenient place for guests to store their fish or game during their stay.

Complimentary Shuttle

Make travel to and from the airport easier with our complimentary shuttle service.

Rooms With Outdoor Access

The hotel offers rooms with outdoor access, allowing guests to enjoy the convenience of stepping directly outside from their room.

Walkout Rooms

Guide Information & Maps

We provide maps of the Missouri River and Lake Oahe, along with guide information and boat ramp details, ensuring guests have all the resources they need for a great outdoor adventure.

Sack Lunches

Sack lunches are available through the front desk, providing a convenient and tasty option for guests on the go.

Parking & Electrical Outlets

The hotel offers electrical outlets for boat motors and features large, well-lit parking areas, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for guests with boats or larger vehicles.

Laundry Services

The hotel offers convenient laundry services, allowing guests to easily refresh their clothes during their stay.

Pets Welcome

Everyone is welcome at Ramkota Pierre, including your furry, four-legged friends! There is a fee of $25 per stay.

Pet Policy

Hook Em' & Cook Em'

Caught a fish or bagged some game? Bring it to us and we’ll cook it for you — just give us 24 hours’ notice. From the hunt to the plate, enjoy your fresh catch or game prepared to perfection.

Hire a Fishing Guide

Make your experience even more memorable by hiring a professional fishing guide. Dave Dahl of South Dakota Walleye Charters is one the area’s best. With more than two decades of experience, he provides a one-of-a-kind guided fishing trip for people of all ages and skill levels.

Choose between one, two, and three-day packages for walleye or smallmouth bass fishing.

Trips include an experienced guide, transportation to and from your lodging, a clean and well-maintained boat with motor, gas, bait, rods and reels, and lodging at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center.

Whether it’s your first time out on the water or your hundredth, you’re sure to catch lots of fish and experience fishing like never before.

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