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WINTER
Recreation
> > Ice Fishing > > Winter Sports
Walleye and northern pike are the biggest South Dakota’s season of cold and snow
of the winter catches, but it’s the smaller creates the ideal setting for winter
yellow perch, topping out at about two sports. The trails at Oahe Downstream,
pounds, that draws the most attention. LaFramboise and Farm Islands are
For perch, crappie, bass, northern pike popular places for snowshoeing, cross-
and walleye, fish through the ice at Downs country skiing and fat-tire biking. The
Marina, Griffin Park and Farm Island. best sledding is found at Hilgers Gulch,
Find walleye, sauger, northern pike, located a block north of the capitol.
bass, channel catfish, salmon and panfish Ice skaters can enjoy open skating,
at Oahe Downstream. The river also hockey and figure skating at the Oahe
offers open-water fishing. Cast from the Expo Center or the PAYSA Ice Rink.
LaFramboise Island causeway, a well- Both facilities offer rental skates.
known spot for wintertime walleye and Smaller lakes and ponds in the are area
northern pike fishing. General information are available if outdoor ice skating is
about fishing in South Dakota, including your jam. When 4 Street Pond freezes
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licensing and fishing tips, is available at over, the city sets out hockey nets.
www.gfp.sd.gov.
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