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| Boat Ramp Update |
| By Dakota Country Magazine | 06/12/07 |
| Nearly 60 ramps will be maintained this season from Pierre to Williston |
South Dakota Ramps, Missouri River
PIERRE, SD -- The Lake Oahe water level is currently eight feet higher than it was Labor Day weekend 2006. It was expected to continue to rise at least through the end of May and could be a foot or two higher on Memorial Day this year as compared to the same day last year.
“Good spring precipitation in the Missouri River Basin has contributed to the improved lake level,” said Doug Hofer, director for the Division of Parks and Recreation. “This is good news for anyone, including fisherman and boaters, who wants to access South Dakota’s largest body of water.”
Lake Oahe reached an all time low on August 30, 2006 when it bottomed out at 1,569.7 feet above sea level. During this low water level period, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks extended 11 boat ramps into deeper water. The lake’s other 21 ramps could not be extended further due to topography limitations. With this spring’s higher lake level, 17 ramps are currently usable. Because of last fall’s extension work, the majority of these ramps should remain usable through the summer.
Boat ramps currently open are:
• Shaw Creek, Campbell County
• West Pollock, Campbell County
• Indian Memorial, Corson County
• East Shore , Hughes County
• Spring Creek, Hughes County
• Bob’s Resort, Potter County
• Sutton Bay, Potter County
• West Whitlock, Potter County
• Cow Creek, Sully County
• Little Bend, Sully County
• Minneconjou, Sully County
• Pike Haven, Sully County
• Chantier Creek, Stanley County
• West Shore, Stanley County
• Indian Creek, Walworth County
• Swan Creek, Walworth County
• Walth Bay, Walworth County
“Most of these ramps are low water installations with two launch lanes and parking,” said Hofer. “Courtesy and patience at the docks will make it a more enjoyable experience for all.”
Boaters can check the status of a specific boat ramp by going to the Division of Parks and Recreation Web site at: www.sdgfp.info/parks/ and clicking on the Lake Oahe Boat Ramp Report link located on the left side of the screen.
North Dakota Ramps, Missouri River
Following is a list of usable boat ramps on the Missouri River and Lake Oahe in North Dakota. Ramp status may change during the summer season, and additional ramps will be opened as work on them progresses. Boaters wishing to obtain updated information can view a weekly list on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at: gf.nd.gov/boating/Missouri River Boat Ramps:
Missouri River from the Garrison Tailrace Southward:
• Garrison Tailrace
• Stanton (UPA)
• Washburn
• Sanger
• Steckel (Wilton)
• Hoge’s
• Kniefel Landing
• Grant Marsh (Keelboat Landing
• Fox Island
• Little Heart Bottoms
• Kimball Bottoms (Desert)
• Graner’s Bottoms
• McLean Bottoms
• Hazelton
• Ft. Rice
• N. Beaver Bay
• Walker Bottoms
• Jennerville (Rivery)
Lake Sakakawea Usable Ramps:
Beulah Bay, Low water
Charging Eagle Bay (Work in Progress)
Confluence
Dakota Waters
Deepwater Bay Low water
Douglas Bay
Ft Stevenson St Park
Four Bears
Garrison Creek
Government Bay, Low water
Hale Marina (Work in Progress)
Hazen Bay (Work in Progress)
Highway 85 Bridge
Indian Hills (Marginal)
McKenzie Bay
New Town Marina (Work in Progress)
Parshall Bay (Pending Corps Approval)
Sakakawea St. Park (Pick City)
Sanish Bay (Work in Progress)
Sportsmen’s Centennial
Van Hook
White Earth Bay
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