Motor vehicle designated areas accommodate shore anglers and other day-use visitors who are otherwise hindered by the distance between what would be the normal pool shoreline, and the existing water's edge.

"We are pleased with the Corps decision to open these areas up to motor vehicles, as this will allow more people the opportunity to enjoy fishing along the big lake," said Terry Steinwand, North Dakota Game and Fish Department director. "We hope to continue our work with the Corps to get more areas open in the future."

The Corps is currently addressing the issue on Lake Oahe south of Bismarck, but access points to the shoreline by motor vehicle will not be available this year.

Some restrictions apply to all designated areas, including no all-terrain vehicles, no digging or collecting of artifacts, no camping and no open fires. Rules are posted at the entrance to these areas.

Shoreline access points for the 2006 season are Government Bay, Deadman's Bay (west Wolf Creek), Indian Hills (Good Bear Bay), Deepwater Creek (low water ramp), Fish and Camp Court (Deepwater Bay area), Sanish Bay (Aftem Development), Four Bears, Reunion Bay, White Earth, Little Beaver, Tobacco Garden, Skunk Creek Bay, Beaver Creek, Renner Bay, and Beulah Bay (Pebble Beach and part of recreation area).