Bow fishing in S.D. fro Salmon?

[britt]

I am thinking about bow fishing for salmon on the Missouri River in South Dakota this fall; since the bird population is down so much. Has anybody done any bow fishing on The Missouri in SD? Where at? rules/regs? camping? Was it fun? Equipment? Thank you.

[moebow]

Britt,

Most states only allow bow fishing for rough fish, carp, buffalo, gar, etc.  Check with SD Fish and Game for "rules."

Arne

[Florida lime]

I remember being surprised when I saw an article in TBH magazine about bowfishing for salmon - I thought the same thing that Arne said.

From the SD Fish and Game Handbook:
GAME FISH
Game fish may be taken with legal spear guns,
legal spears, and legal bow and arrow in the
following areas with the restrictions listed.
SEASONS & DATES:
Missouri River Inland Waters
Dates: June 15-March 15.
Waters and Areas: Francis Case - from Ft. Randall
Dam to Brule/Buffalo County line
Sharpe - from Big Bend Dam to US 14/34/83 Bridge.
Oahe - from Oahe Dam to SD/ND border.
Species: All game fish species except paddlefish
and sturgeon.

[ChuckC]

yes, there is a neat story in one of the past Traditional Bowhunter mags.  It looked interesting.
ChuckC

[britt]

Thanks for info. I read that article also. Got me a think'n.

[Warden609]

That sounds like a good time!!

[CRS]

I have heard of some guys doing it up by Whitlock bay where they have the salmon ladder for egg collection.

I think that is where the guys in TB were doing it.  

Now the bad news is that the salmon population has been down the last two years in Oahe.

[Homebru]

We can bowfish for Kokanee salmon in several places in CO in late summer, early fall.  I'd love to go but would need to buy a reel.  Let me know.
homebru