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Lake Francis Case 2009 Fishing Forecast
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Biologists working on Lake Francis Case annually survey both the fish populations and angler use and harvest of those fish populations. Information collected from these surveys provides trends in fish populations and the angler use and harvest of those populations. This long-term data helps biologists evaluate the effectiveness of past management efforts and predict how fishing will be in the future. Angling use of Lake Francis Case has remained stable over the past five years while walleye harvest has declined to a level more sustainable than the high harvest that occurred during the late 1990’s.
Year |
Hours of Fishing |
Walleye Harvest |
2003 |
710,000 |
170,000 |
2004 |
659,184 |
113,813 |
2005 |
554,905 |
101,322 |
2006 |
639,335 |
202,437 |
2007 |
562,447 |
105,506 |
2008 |
553,822 |
86,352 |
It is no secret that anglers come to South Dakota to enjoy the fantastic walleye fishing opportunities our great state has to offer. Lake Francis Case is no exception. A vast majority of anglers fishing Lake Francis Case are targeting walleye. Results from the 2008 April-September creel survey showed that 90% of the anglers fished primarily for walleye. While many other fish species provide excellent angling opportunities and great table fare, only a small percentage of anglers specifically target these species.
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