Two Additional South Dakota Lakes Reopen to Boating
June 27, 2024PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the reopening of two additional waterbodies in southeast South Dakota that had been included on Governor Noem's previous "no boating declaration."
Lake Alvin in Lincoln County and Lake Vermillion in McCook County have been removed from the declaration.
"The water levels at Lake Alvin and Lake Vermillion are nearly back to normal," said Sam Schelhaas, Law Enforcement Chief. "Boaters may still find limited access to these waterbodies, but are able to utilize them again moving forward."
Lake Alvin has an existing no-wake zone across the lake, while a portion of Lake Vermillion is also a no-wake zone. Boaters utilizing these waterbodies should use caution as there is debris still below the surface.
"We want to continue to remind boaters to be very cautious," continued Schelhaas. "Safety needs to always be the number one priority every time you are out on the water."
No boating remains in effect on the waters of:
- Swan Lake in Turner County,
- Wall Lake in Minnehaha County, and
- McCook Lake in Union County, South Dakota.
Per the declaration, GFP Secretary Kevin Robling has been appointed as the Governor's designee in order for him to add to, delete, or modify boating restrictions for any bodies of water similarly affected in South Dakota.
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