Have Some Reel Fun Continued from page 228 » FREE FISHING WEEKEND SOUTHEAST REGION South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, are open to anyone May 21-23, 2021 to fish without a license. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce someone to the sport of fishing or try it for the first time. PADDLEFISH Paddlefish fishing is as unique as the prehistoric fish that is the quarry. Anglers interested in paddlefish have two options: a summer archery season or a fall snagging season. A limited number of licenses are available to both residents and nonresidents to either snag or use archery equipment to take one of these large fish between Gavins Point Dam and the Big Sioux River. Anglers wishing to participate in these seasons must apply for a limited number of paddlefish tags. FISHING LICENSE FOR DISABLED A Reduced Fee Hunting and Fishing License is available for persons with total disability and for disabled vets. You can find an application on www.gfp.sd.gov. ICE FISHING South Dakota’s fishing season never closes. Your annual license is good year-round. For the true sportsman with a warm disposition and a good down parka, ice fishing can be a great relief to cabin fever. You’ll find plenty of frozen lakes to explore with good fishing all winter long. For fishing regulations, license fees, maps and applications visit www.gfp.sd.gov ACCESSIBLE FISHING DOCKS Handicap accessible fishing docks have been installed in a number of state parks, including Lake Herman, Newton Hills, Lake Vermillion, Lake Alvin, Lewis & Clark and Springfield Recreation Areas. These docks feature low railings, accessible ramps, sidewalks and nearby parking. 230 // #sesouthdakota
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2021 South Dakota Vacation Guide: Page 230
