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[size 2][font "Arial"]South Dakota contains some of the finest fishing waters in North America. Between the mountain lakes and streams of the Black Hills and the glacial lakes of eastern South Dakota, anglers will find fishing opportunities in stock dams, prairie rivers, and giant reservoirs. Nearly 30 fish species provide anglers with a variety of fishing adventures. The most popular fish include walleye, salmon, bluegill, crappie, perch, bass, pike, trout and catfish. South Dakota's fishing season, with some exceptions, is open year-round, providing quality, four-season fishing.
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The lakes of the Missouri River in South Dakota have some of the largest fish per acre percentages in the world. In short, they are full of hungry fish. Catch rates of 50-100 fish per day are common.
take only the fish you want to take home
Walleye trips take place on Lake Francis Case above the Fort Randall Dam in Pickstown, South Dakota. Lake Francis Case is well known for being one of the best Walleye fishing areas in the United States.
Jigging and drifting techniques are used from early spring to mid summer with lead lining and long lining from mid summer to mid fall. It is not uncommon to catch 8 lbs. to 10 lbs. in this area of the Missouri River.
Prime Fishing Times:
Walleye Fishing:
Best Time: April to July
Slow down but Still Active: September to November
South Dakota State Walleye Record
Lake Francis Case tail waters produced a new South Dakota state walleye record. This 16lb 2 oz Walleye was caught November 15, 2002 by Georgine Chytka.
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[#000000]Current Missouri River fishing info is available at: [/#000000][#008040] [/#008040][#800000]1-800-445-FISH (3474)[/#800000][#008040] [/#008040][#ff0000]* [/#ff0000][#000000](Info April - Oct.)[/#000000][/font][/size]
[url "http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/Publications/Publicfishareas.pdf"][font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2]Public Fishing Waters[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url]
[url "http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/divisionwildlife/fishing/StateRecordFishForm.pdf"][font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2]State Record Fish Application[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url]
[url "http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/divisionwildlife/fishing/TrophyFishAward.pdf"][font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2]Trophy Fish Application[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url]
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[url "http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/divisionwildlife/fishing/LakeOahe/OaheIndex.htm"][font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2]Lake Oahe[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url]
[url "http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/divisionwildlife/fishing/Lakemaps/Index.htm"][font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2]Available Maps of SD Lakes[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url]
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[/url][font "Arial"][#008000] [/#008000][#000080][size 3]to read or print publications and brochures.[/size][/#000080][size 2] [/size][/font] The lakes of the Missouri River in South Dakota have some of the largest fish per acre percentages in the world. In short, they are full of hungry fish. Catch rates of 50-100 fish per day are common.
take only the fish you want to take home
Walleye trips take place on Lake Francis Case above the Fort Randall Dam in Pickstown, South Dakota. Lake Francis Case is well known for being one of the best Walleye fishing areas in the United States.
Jigging and drifting techniques are used from early spring to mid summer with lead lining and long lining from mid summer to mid fall. It is not uncommon to catch 8 lbs. to 10 lbs. in this area of the Missouri River.
Prime Fishing Times:
Walleye Fishing:
Best Time: April to July
Slow down but Still Active: September to November
South Dakota State Walleye Record
Lake Francis Case tail waters produced a new South Dakota state walleye record. This 16lb 2 oz Walleye was caught November 15, 2002 by Georgine Chytka.
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