It has been another busy week for boat dock placements, and anglers have even more opportunities to hit the water heading into the weekend! We have an update regarding where docks have been placed to help make plans to hit the water across the state!
What Boat Docks Were Placed This Week?
Boat docks were placed this week at:
- Lake Oahe
- Indian Creek Recreation Area West Ramp
- Indian Creek Recreation Area East Low Water Ramp
- Walth Bay Lakeside Use Area
- Swan Creek Recreation Area
- West Whitlock Recreation Area
- East Whitlock Recreation Area
- Bob’s Resort Boat Ramp
- Sutton Bay Lakeside Use Area
- Bush’s Landing
- Little Bend Lakeside Use Area
- Minneconjou Lakeside Use Area
- Peoria Flats Lakeside Use Area
- Lake Poinsett
- Prestrudes Boat Ramp
- Sorenson Beach Boat Ramp
- Saaranen Boat Ramp
- Lake Albert East Boat Ramp
- Lake Thompson
- Lake Thompson Recreation Area
- Lake Thompson Northwest
- Lake Thompson Southwest
- Lake Whitewood
- Lake Henry
- Lake Campbell
- Lake Sinai
- Oakwood Lakes State Park East
- Oakwood Lakes State Park West
- Lake Hendricks
- Lake Hendricks North
- Lake Hendricks South
- Oak Lake
- Twin Lakes (Minnehaha County)
- Wall Lake
Where are Docks Currently Present?
It has been a busy several weeks for boat dock placements, and we’ve put together a list of noteworthy boat docks that have been placed by waterbody.
Missouri River
Lake Oahe Docks
- Indian Creek Recreation Area West Ramp
- Indian Creek Recreation Area East Low Water Ramp
- Walth Bay Lakeside Use Area
- Swan Creek Recreation Area
- West Whitlock Recreation Area
- East Whitlock Recreation Area
- Bob’s Resort Boat Ramp
- Sutton Bay Lakeside Use Area
- Bush’s Landing
- Little Bend Lakeside Use Area
- Minneconjou Lakeside Use Area
- Spring Creek Recreation Area
- Cow Creek Recreation Area
- Lighthouse Point
- Peoria Flats Lakeside Use Area
- East Shore Lakeside Use Area
- West Shore Lakeside Use Area
Lake Sharpe Docks
- Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
- Fort Pierre City Boat Ramp
- Polo Field Boat Ramp in Farm Island Recreation Area
- Fort George Lakeside Use Area
- Farm Island Recreation Area/Hipple Lake
- Joe Creek Lakeside Use Area
- West Bend Recreation Area
Lake Francis Case Docks
- Big Bend Dam Left Tailrace Ramp
- Big Bend Dam Right Tailrace Boat Ramp
- American Creek Campground Boat Ramp
- Cedar Shore Resort Marina
- Snake Creek Recreation Area
- Platte Creek Recreation Area
- Pease Creek Recreation Area
- North Point Recreation Area
- Whetstone Bay Lakeside Use Area
- North Wheeler Recreation Area
- Star Valley (South Scalp Creek) Lakeside Use Area
Glacial Lakes Region
- Lake Poinsett
- Prestrudes Boat Ramp
- Sorenson Beach Boat Ramp
- Saaranen Boat Ramp
- Lake Albert East Boat Ramp
- Lake Thompson
- Lake Thompson Recreation Area
- Lake Thompson Northwest
- Lake Thompson Southwest
- Lake Whitewood
- Lake Henry
- Lake Campbell
- Lake Sinai
- Oakwood Lakes State Park East
- Oakwood Lakes State Park West
- Lake Hendricks
- Lake Hendricks North
- Lake Hendricks South
- Oak Lake
- Twin Lakes (Minnehaha County)
- Wall Lake
Complete information regarding boat ramp statuses can be found on the Public Fishing Water Access Map, which is maintained by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Video of the Week: Finding Finicky Spring Walleye on the Missouri River
This year, the goal is to highlight more of the techniques and stories on the water, and the first video of the open water season does just that! Take a deep dive into locating these fish, and the fine details into making them bite!
Article of the Week: Finding Finicky Spring Walleye on the Missouri River
The companion article for this video highlights how past years’ experience can come into play when conditions are tough. Using lessons from past years, and listening to what the fish are telling you that day, are key to finding success!
