South Dakota Fishing News

PIERRE, S.D.- Pro Tom Keenan of Hatley, Wis., wrapped up his season-long quest for the National Guard FLW Walleye Tour Angler of the Year title Saturday at the FLW Walleye Tour event on Lake Oahe. This is Keenan's second overall title and he received $10,000 for the honor. Keenan's previous title came in 2006 and in 2010 he claimed Eastern Division FLW Angler of the Year. Along with his previous angler of the year titles, Keenan has logged an additional three top-10 finishes in the FLW Angler of the Year race during his 11-year professional career with FLW Outdoors.

PIERRE, S.D. – To protect the public and limit further damage to homes, docks and other private property along the Missouri River, Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared the South Dakota portion of the Missouri River from Paddlewheel Point upstream to a line stretching from the electronic sign placed near the boat ramp in Nebraska Tailwaters Recreation Area to a similar sign on the Training Dike Recreation Area as a No Wake Zone, effective at Noon on Friday, May 27, 2011.

South Dakota's Jami Fralick leads Elite event on South Carolina's Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Jami Fralick was struggling on Lake Murray until he landed a 6-pound, 9-ounce largemouth, the anchor to his 17-9 bag and the key to the first-day lead in the Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash.

BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. - Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 State-Fish Art Contest in South Dakota. A distinguished panel of wildlife artists and honorary judges selected the following winners for their outstanding artwork:

LAKE PRESTON, S.D. – Due to flooding, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department officials have been unable to open the southwest access area at Lake Thompson.
The boat ramp was expected to open on Tuesday, but high waters have prohibited access. The ramp will remain closed until conditions improve.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 8, 2011) - The Shakespeare drawing contest registered more than 6000 students in 124 schools in 18 states to compete in the inaugural "Take Your Parent Fishing" drawing contest for middle school students. Spearfish S.D., seventh grader, Kady Defloth won the grand prize, which includes a Shakespeare kayak, life vests, fishing rods, reels, line, bait and fishing tools, totaling $3,000.

PIERRE, S.D. – Camping reservations for Fourth of July weekend open soon for South Dakota state parks. Reservations can be made by calling 800-710-2267 or by going online to www.campsd.com
A three-day stay for holiday weekends is required at all parks except Custer State Park.

PIERRE, S.D. – Good snow cover in the majority of the Black Hills will greet snowmobile enthusiasts when the Black Hills snowmobile trail system opens today, Dec. 15. The season runs through March 31 in the Black Hills.

CUSTER, S.D. - Highways 89 and 87 in the Sylvan Lake area of Custer State Park will be closed from Thursday, Dec 16, through Tuesday, Dec. 21. The area will re-open Wednesday morning, Dec 22.
A helicopter removing trees infested with mountain pine beetles will fly over those highways from Thursday through Tuesday, necessitating the closures.

CANTON, S.D. – Pumpkin catapulting, carving and seed guessing are just a few of the activities for visitors to Newton Hills State Park for the 11th Annual FestiFall on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The popular FestiFall event, scheduled for 1-5 p.m. CDT, is attended annually by people of all ages. This year features many family activities, including arts and crafts with over 30 vendors, kids’ games and bluegrass music. Kids of all ages can participate in “make and take” craft activities, such as leaf magnets, foam masks and pipe-cleaner spiders.