About Us

About Dakota Angler

Dakota Angler was opened in May of 2001 with the goal of having a business that my entire family could participate in and grow with. We are proud to call ourselves a "Mom & Pop" shop! Dakota Angler is now known as the premier bait & tackle store in the upper Midwest.

We are best known for our high quality of bait, second to none customer service, as well as being the host of the "Dakota Angler Ice institute".

The Ice Institute is a two-day ice fishing event held in November where people come from all around to hear seminars presented by the nation's best ice fishermen, and shop the latest and greatest in the ice industry at incredible prices. Each year the show grows, expands, and excites people time and time again.

In December of 2014, we moved to our new location at 1120 East Benson Road (Cliff & Benson intersection) that has allowed us to expand our selection to meet growing customer demands!

We take pride in using the equipment we sell so you can count on us to answer all of your questions and ensure your next fishing trip is not only enjoyable, but successful! Stop by our store, say hello and be welcomed into the "Dakota Angler Family"!

Our History

2001

The store was opened in May 2001 with the goal of having a business that my enitre family could participate in it's growth. We are proud to call ourselves a "Mom & Pop" shop because we want people to feel welcome to come in and have a cup of coffee and share some of their fish stories. This recipe has worked quite well through the years. Dakota Angler is now known has a premier bait & tackle store in the upper Midwest. It is best known for the high quality of bait, as well as the host of the "Dakota Angler Ice institute". The Ice Institute is a two-day ice fishing event held in November where people come from all around to hear seminars presented by the nation's best ice fishermen. Each year people look forward to attending the Institute.

2014

In December of 2014, we moved to our new location at 1120 East Benson Road (Cliff & Benson intersection) that has allowed us to expand our selection to meet growing customer demands! Stop by our new location and say hello and be welcomed into the "Dakota Angler Family"!

2021

In November of 2021, our Ice Instute will expand yet again, to encompass the entire Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center. Making it one of the largest trade show's of it's kind. Seminar guests will include some the most popular personalities in the fishing industry!