2nd Annual Scuba & Spearfishing Jamboree
Dates & Times: Saturday August 13th 7-1130 & Sunday, August 14th1-5 Sunday 7-1130.
Where: Sylvan Lake, South Dakota -352miles or 5:20 by car.
What: Dive & Spearfish During the Day, Eat Fresh Fish and Enjoy Beverages by the Bonfire at Night! Possible night dive too!
Lodging: There is camping in the vicinity and local hotels for lodging.
Spear Fishing Cost:
Three day $37, one day $16, under 18 no charge. Every person must purchase a habitat license for $25.
(See South Dakota Regulations)
Needed Supplies: Scuba Gear, Spear Fishing Supplies (see us for great rental rates if needed), Filet knife and board.
Entry Fee: $75 per person.
Equipment Rental: Available from FFS&S or MS&S
Prizes
Largest Fish: (Length x Weight): $100
Most Game Fish (no carp/suckers): $100
About: Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch Creek. The lake area offers picnic places, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails.
Surface elevation: 6,145 (Altitude Dive) Shore length: 5,249′
Area: 17 acres Mean depth: 12.8′ Max. depth: 30 feet
RSVP: Please RSVP at Info@FamilyFunScuba.com
Information: For more information, contact Family Fun Scuba & Snorkel at:
(406) 860-2590 or Info@FamilyFunScuba.com
If you have any questions regarding spearfishing in South Dakota, please look up the regulations at https://gf.nd.gov
Underwater Spearfishing – Per South Dakota Game & Fish Regulations
Spearguns: Must be a muscle loaded device with a line no more than 20’ in length..
Diver’s Down Flag: This must be displayed on a float or buoy during any underwater spearfishing. The float must be secured to the bottom and divers must stay within 75’ of the flag and the flag minimum size is 12” x 15”.
SD Statewide Daily and Possession Limits
| Species | Daily | Poss. |
| Walleye | 4 | 8 |
| Northern Pike | 6 | 12 |
| Muskie – Catch and Release Only | ||
| Trout/Salmon/Splake | 5 | 10 |
| SM & LG Bass | 10 | 20 |
| Yellow Perch | 15 | 30 |
| Perch | 15 | 30 |
| Sunfish | 15 | 30 |
| Catfish | 10 | 20 |
