Lake Francis Case 2012 Fishing Forecast
2012 Lake Francis Case Fishing Forecast in pdf format
Biologists working on Lake Francis Case annually survey both the fish populations and angler use and harvest of those populations. Over time, information collected from these surveys identifies trends in fish population dynamics and angler use and harvest. 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 declined to an all-time low in 2010. Excellent fishing opportunities during 2011 brought an increase in angler use and walleye harvest. Walleye harvest increased 142% from 2010 to 2011.
| 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 |
| 2009 | 587,786 | 143,383 |
| 2010 | 480,884 | 102,973 |
| 2011 | 633,536 | 248,773 |
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 2011 April-September creel survey showed that 89% 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.
Information on each fish species:
