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Free Entrance & Fishing Mark at S.D. Parks

To kick off summer, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is encouraging families to spend the weekend outside during the Parks' Open House Weekend and Free Fishing Weekend May 15-17. During the annual three-day event, anglers can fish without a license anywhere in the state, and entrance fees are waived for all visitors to South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas. Camping fees still apply. Fishing regulations and limits apply. “Open House weekend is a perfect opportunity for families to spend some quality time together outside,” said Doug Hofer, director of state division of parks and recreation. “In South Dakota, we’re blessed with a...
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  • 2nd Annual Outdoor Expo
    - With the prospect of warmer weather and a little sunshine this coming weekend, the Huron State Fairgrounds will provide a wonderful opportunity for individuals to get out...
  • BILLBOARDS AND TV ADS TARGET INVADERS
    - Thirty-five newly installed highway billboards near lakes and rivers are warning Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and Michigan boaters and anglers this summer no...
  • Gov. Rounds rededicates historic State Game Lodge
    - CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. - Gov. Mike Rounds has rededicated a landmark building in the South Dakota state park system.Tuesday's ceremony centered on major improvements to ...
  • State Record Fish Landed
    - LAKE POINSETT, S.D. - A Brookings angler is the proud owner of a South Dakota fishing record. Michael Weber was fishing in Lake Poinsett on April 6 when he landed a 5-po...
  • You might call May 15-16-17 "Opportunity Days."
    - The Game, Fish and Parks Department will be hosting it's annual Free Fishing and Free Park Entrance Weekend. That means you have the opportunity to fish public waters, ex...

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South Dakota Fishing Regs & Licenses

Resident
1-Day Fishing - $7
Annual Fishing - $25
Senior Fishing (age 65 and older) - $10

Nonresident
1-Day Fishing - $14
3-Day Fishing - $32
Annual Fishing - $60

License Requirements:
Residents under age 16 do not need a license to fish and can take their own limits. Residents age 16-18 are required to purchase the Junior Combination License, which sells for the same fee as the annual fishing license and...

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