Ivan Gillis

200 Best Fishing in Retirement Locations

Location Number  62:  Tie with Manistee, MI

Mobridge, SD

Mobridge is a city in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,574 at the 2000 census.

Indigenous American Oscar Howe did a mural for the town's auditorium. There are also disputed claims that some or all of Sitting Bull's remains were moved to Mobridge. Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer Bill Mott was born in Mobridge.

On the scenic banks of the Missouri River, Mobridge is Lake Oahe's finest destination. Whether it's enjoying our world-class hunting and fishing, retracing the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and Sitting Bull or shopping on our vintage Main Street, Mobridge has something for everyone to enjoy.

8th Annual Mobridge Tourism Ice Fishing Tournament

Saturday, January 10, 2009

South Dakota contains some of the finest fishing waters in North America. Between the mountain lakes and streams of the Black Hills and the glacial lakes of eastern South Dakota, anglers will find fishing opportunities in stock dams, prairie rivers, and giant reservoirs.  Nearly 30 fish species provide anglers with a variety of fishing adventures. The most popular fish include walleye, salmon, bluegill, crappie, perch, bass, pike, trout and catfish. South Dakota's fishing season, with some exceptions, is open year-round, providing quality, four-season fishing.

State Fish:

Walleye   Click this link for pictures and more information.

Types of Fish:

http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Education/CommonFishes.htm

State Fish & Game Website:  (Licensing requirements & Etc)

http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Fishing/Index.htm

Fishing Information Links:

http://www.southdakota-outdoors.com/fishingreports/

http://www.southdakota-outdoors.com/fishingreports/

http://www.aa-fishing.com/sd/south-dakota-fishing.html

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2005: $28,000 (it was $25,583 in 2000)

Mobridge	$28,000
South Dakota:	$40,310

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $44,900 (it was $45,200 in 2000)

Mobridge	$44,900
South Dakota:	$101,700

Geographic:

Elevation: 1676 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 1824 people per square mile

(low).

In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

·        Climate Charts

1.      Average Temperature

2.      Precipitation (Rain)

3.      Humidity

4.      Wind Speed (MPH)

5.      Snowfall

6.      Sunshine

7.      Cloudy Days

·        Tornado Activity History

·        Hospitals & Medical

·        Airports

·        Colleges/Universities

·        High Schools

·        Locations of Interest

·        Shopping Centers

·        Churches

·        Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Creeks/Parks

·        Tourist Attractions

·        Banks

·        Housing Costs Information

·        Crime Statistics

·        Radio Stations AM/FM

·        TV Broadcast Stations

·        Discussion Forums

For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Mobridge-South-Dakota.html

Total Tax Burden--Data for Calculation

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLstate3.html#SOUTH%20DAKOTA

Cost of Living Calculators Links:

http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html?step=form&x=36&y=3

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/movecalc.asp

http://cityrating.com/costofliving.asp

http://www.relocationessentials.com/aff/www/tools/salary/col.aspx

http://swz.salary.com/CostofLivingWizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp