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Fishing and Boating | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks

523 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre Office - South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, Pierre, SD 57501

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

TIPS Office hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday TIPS After hours: Answered by state radio
888-683-7224
Voice·

TIPS Hotline VIOLATIONS ONLY, 24/7

Application process

Visit participating office

Service area

SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
Game, Fish, and Parks has information on fishing, boating, canoe and kayak, and aquatic invasive species across the state as well as Life Jacket Loaner Program, Fishing regulations, Boating roles and regulation, and Tools for fishing.  Life Jacket Loaner Program rents life jackets for free that can be loaned out for up to two weeks at a time. The program is designed to educate the public about life jacket wear and safety and provides a way to get life jackets to those who need them. Life jackets are required by state law for every person aboard a watercraft.

Last Assured

10/30/2025

Providing organization

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks

Provides incredible opportunities and experiences that keep customers coming back to the South Dakota outdoors.