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Water Sports On and Under the Water
Pierre has abundant opportunities for swimming, sailing, Your adventure on the river can consist of canoeing, kayaking
jetskiing and other water-bound activities. and diving in the Pierre area. Divers flock to Lake Oahe, just
Water sports center around the area’s two major lakes, north of Pierre, for an underwater experience of the Missouri
Oahe and Sharpe. With more than 2,200 miles of shoreline River. Get a close up look at short nose gar, a walleye or even
along its 231-mile length, Lake Oahe has plenty of room the rare pallid sturgeon.
for waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, jetskiing and other South Dakota’s spearing season in Pierre boasts several
outdoor water sports. The Farm Island Recreation Area, spearfishing contests each summer. A winter dive is available
located on the river four miles east of Pierre, offers all of for divers looking for a challenge during the cooler months. For
these activities, with waterskiing as a particular favorite. more information visit www.gfp.sd.gov.
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