Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in South Dakota
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Year-round fishing and fun on the water await lake enthusiasts in South Dakota, home of over 1,100 square miles of water. In South Dakota's western region, 14 mountain lakes grace the Black Hills alone. On nearby prairies, over 50,000 ponds and reservoirs teem with pike, bass and other species of fish. The central area if the state, a.k.a. the Great Lakes Region, contains four enormous dams that create an astonishing 3,000 miles of shoreline and over 900 square miles of water. But the Great Lakes Region doesn't just contain big water. It also has innumerable small ponds from 100 to one acres in size. The southeastern Prairies Region contains over 175 manmade and natural lakes. Many are suitable for fishing and boating. Over 120 glacial lakes dot the northeastern portion of the state. Some are only a few acres in size; others are over 17,000 acres. |
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Big Stone Lake is a freshwater lake located between western Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. Two state parks are located on this lake, Big Stone Lake State Park and Hartford Beach State Park. The activities offered includes picnic, boat launch, trail and camping. |
Pickerel Lake is located in Day County. This lake offers a few water based activities such as boating and fishing. The recreation area next to the lake also offers 77 campsites. |
Lake Thompson is located in Kingsbury County. This lake offers 103 campsites. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. This lake is great destination for fishing. Different species in the lake include walleyes, perch and northern pike. |
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