Corps of Engineers Issues Ice Fishing Access Policy on Lake Sakakawea

Anglers ice fishing on Lake Sakakawea this winter should be aware of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's ice fishing access policy.

The policy states "licensed, motorized vehicles must use existing authorized public roads for entering and leaving ice fishing access areas. If conditions do not allow immediate access onto the ice from the road or ramp, vehicles are permitted to travel along the frozen shoreline within 100 feet of the edge of the ice for a distance not to exceed a quarter mile either direction of the access point."

The policy is in effect until April 1, 2007.

Get the Lake Sakakawea ice fishing access map, list, and policy here.

More information can be obtained by contacting the Game and Fish Department offices in Riverdale (654-7475) or Williston (774-4320), or the Corps of Engineers Office in Riverdale (654-7411) or Williston (572-6494).