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LAKE OAHE 2008 FISHING FORECAST
Click Here to Access PDF File of 2008 Lake Oahe Forecast
Each year, biologists working on Lake Oahe collect information on fish populations from netting surveys. They also collect information on angler use and harvest of those populations from creel surveys. By looking at trends in fish populations and anglers use and harvest, some predictions can be made about fishing on Lake Oahe for 2008.
Key Issues for Lake Oahe in 2008
· Water levels increased during 2007 and are higher than previous years. If water levels drop during 2008, lake access will continue to be affected. However, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks will attempt to provide usable boat ramps throughout Lake Oahe.
· Rainbow smelt numbers have been increasing since 2002, but are not back to levels observed during the mid 1990’s.
· Gizzard shad are found throughout Oahe and serve as an additional food source for many species of fish, including walleye and salmon.
· When the water level increases on Lake Oahe, shoreline vegetation will be flooded increasing the productivity of the lake. Many species of fish will increase in abundance by using the newly flooded vegetation as spawning habitat, including northern pike and yellow perch.
· Despite current low water conditions and access issues, Oahe should have good fishing during 2008.
| Click on links to the right for information on each fish specie > |
Additional questions and information can be obtained by contacting:
Missouri River Fisheries Center
20641 SD Hwy 1806
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7700
www.sdgfp.info