Hotels and lodging places are always the first concern for first time visitors to a certain destination. But whether you’re on a business trip or here on a holiday, rest assured clean and comfortable lodging option is plenty in this Midwest State. The Mount Rushmore State draws thousands of tourists each year who come to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Black Hills on the west, wide open plains on the east, and the Dakota stretch of the Missouri River that divide the state into its West River and East River districts.

Looking for a non-smoking place to stay for your holiday in South Dakota? Comfort Inn Pierre is your best bet. It is located a few blocks from the Missouri River, and the hotel offers you the stunning river sunset everyday. Another few blocks from the state capitol, you’re close enough for any business meetings or events location. Clean, comfortable guestrooms come with excellent staff trained in total guest experience makes this hotel and wonderful choice for both business and leisure visitors. Yankton’s Super 8 is another excellent lodging option. This border hotel is sitting right along the shores of the Missouri River, close to the Nebraska border. Very close to the Gavin’s Point Dam, outdoor enthusiasts are sure to enjoy recreation options available here. Start your day with Super 8′s SuperStart breakfast served hot by courteous and friendly staff at very affordable prices.

The Clubhouse Hotel and Suites in the city of Sioux Falls is a perfect location if you’re looking for lodging close to everything – the Avera McKennan Hospital, the University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sanford Health, Augustana College and the University Center. If that doesn’t impress you enough, this hotel is also a short distance from W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Great Plains Zoo, the Empire Mall, Phillips to the Falls, Delbridge Museum, Sioux Falls Skyforce Basketball, Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey, the Sioux Falls Storm Indoor Football, and the Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball. Watertown’s Comfort Inn is another comfy lodging option. Wireless high-speed internet access is free in guestrooms and throughout the hotel. A deluxe continental breakfast greets you every morning with no extra charge. You’ll get an exercise room, indoor pool, whirlpool and a business center under one roof.

South Dakota walleye fishing, as well as in North Dakota, is a bit difficult at first because there are certain hotspots where you’ll find these deepwater predators, while many other areas will seem to be completely uninhabited by the fish. Knowing how to target them and where they will be during a giving season will make your South Dakota walleye fishing trip a lot more fun and fruitful.

First of all, know that, in the dead of winter, walleye will prefer to feed around sundown, so this will give you an idea of when you want to be at the lake with your bait in the water for feeding time. This time of day causes the temperatures to drop considerably, and walleye have a penchant for cold waters. Especially if you are an ice fisherman, you’ll find that this time of year and this time of day bring the utmost excitement to your life, knowing that your best opportunity to reel in a monster is at hand.

In South Dakota, walleye fishing is best found on smaller waters and natural lakes, such as Devils Lake. Get out to this location just after the lake freezes for the best opportunity. However, you can certainly find walleye here throughout the winter, with some sized up to nine pounds and more, large for the species any way you look at it. Beside being sure to get to the lakes at the right time, you should be aware that a good bait presentation can make all the difference in the world. Some of the top anglers in South Dakota will use a lure without any bait and jig it. However, minnow seem to provide the best approach, using the head just off the bottom of the lake.

One trick to finding your catches is to stay at one hole, looking for the aggressive fish, using the dead stick method. This means keeping the bait completely still and waiting for the walleye to bite after staring it down. In this case, you might want to tip a lure with either a full minnow or a minnow head, using something like a small slip-bobber with a plain gold hook. Other anglers take the opposite approach to fishing, opening and fishing many holes. The biggest problem with this method is that it’s like playing sports, and the physical aspect of it can wear you down quickly. It can also be frustrating if you drill several holes with absolutely no luck.