Game, Fish And Parks Officials Watching Missouri River Levels Closely For Access Issues

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The U-S Army Corps of Engineers last week said below normal runoff continues to be forecast for the Missouri River and the Oahe Reservoir. Those lower levels could impact recreational usage of Lake Oahe this spring and summer. Central Region Parks Supervisor Pat Buscher says crews are ready to keep as many ramps open as possible…

Buscher says 17 of 23 accesses are in use. That represents at least one open ramp in locations with multiple ramps…

Buscher says the river level forecast has impacted marina bookings at places like Spring Creek….

A public ramp access map is available on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website.