Nice catch, Brandon. 8# walleye caught in Poinsett waters, Friday.

Pheasant Hunters in pursuit!

Pheasant Hunting Opener began today, at noon in South Dakota.  We all look forward to this time of year to meet up with old friends and meet new friends from all over the country that converge here all in pursuit of one thing--a darned good time!

The seasons begin...

Pool and dart seasons begin tonight.  For match-ups or more information, go to United Games' website.http://www.unitedgamesinc.com/index.htm

LAKEVIEW Resort has two pool teams and also two dart teams.  If you're still uncommitted to a team, but would like to be a sub for either sport, let Bob or Cathy know.  Can always use subs as the season goes on to March.

Survivor - "rooting" for Holly Hoffman from Eureka, SD

Watched my first full hour of "Survivor" last night. It was great entertainment while "rooting" for the South Dakota homie, Holly from Eureka (northwest of Aberdeen). http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=104892For sure, Survivor will be on the TV at LAKEVIEW this season. Come watch & have a drink...

New Children's Museum in Brookings

Did you know that a new Children's Museum opened this week in the city of Brookings, 521-4th St. They are open Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm and on Sunday noon-5.  There is an intriguing Dinosaur exhibit that I hear children of all ages will love.  Contact the museum by phone 692-6700 or visit their website www.prairieplay.org

Fish are bitin' on Poinsett

PIZZA with a TEA on 18th Hole!

LAKEVIEW Resort will be on the 18th hole at Wine and Dine on Nine golf
tournament, Saturday. Look for "Pizza with a Tea"! See you there. Tonight,
Shrimp, Catfish & Cod-- Dinner Specials all under $10 .
Mixin' up "Long Island Ice Tea" in the bar.

What are your Saturday Night Supper plans?

At LAKEVIEW, enjoy a hefty cut of prime rib $14.95 or generous portion of BBQ pork ribs $11.95 w/potato, roll, soup or salad. Add a beer or well drink for $2.00. See you there!

Friday Night Specials at LAKEVIEW!

Make LAKEVIEW part of your weekend  plans for a good sit-down meal.

Friday nights-light breading & broasted catfish or cod (6oz.) w/potato choice, soup or salad, toasted dinner roll-$8.95  

Butterflied shrimp dinner-$9.50 

Ask about ice cream drinks!!...

latest lake level report

received this email, today--

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smith, Richard - Hayti, SD [mailto:richard.smith@sd.nacdnet.net]
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 2:52 PM
> Subject: Sept. 2 2010 Poinsett Update
>
> August was good for evaporation and water outflow on Poinsett. Monday
> night the lake received from .75- 1.2 inches of rain. The upper
> watershed received on average about 1.5 inches however spots by Bryant
> were at 3.00 inches. Most of the watershed was in the condition to
> absorb that rain, and I expected only a small uptick in the Dolph Creek
> flow to reach Lake Norden by the Labor Day weekend. Last night (WED) it
> again rained with reports on west side of Lake Poinsett of 1.2 inches,
> but the watershed to north and especially west received upwards of 3.6
> inches. Hayti's two rain total was 5.2 inches, 2 west of Lake Norden two
> rain total of 4.2 inches. As a result Lake Marsh and Lake Norden were
> visibly higher this morning and small streams were flowing hard and
> major creeks going higher all morning.
> The elevations this morning downstream still reveal the drop we were
> experiencing with all lakes through the last two weeks. The Big Sioux
> River had a rather small jump in flow above Poinsett outlet from rain,
> but the river is forcast to reach flood stage again in Brookings county
> going from 1500 cfs to over 4000 cfs within the next few days. Both the
> upper flow and ability to find room downstream will probably end up in
> Poinsett outflows slowing again. Not what we want to happen.
>
> Rick Smith
> Lake Poinsett Watershed Coordinator
> PO Box 165
> Hayti, SD 57241
> 605-783-3353

3-piece broasted chicken dinner for $7.95!!

Chicken, broasted at LAKEVIEW's house specialty. Chicken special every Wednesday night, includes: choice of potato, soup or salad and a toasted finger roll. 3-piece dinner for $7.95!!

Karaoke, party tonight!

Bob's "crankin' up" the Karaoke tonight at LAKEVIEW. Come on out, let's party! Specials Tonight: Fish (Cod or Catfish) and/or Butterflied Shrimp. Top dinner off with a special treat: ice cream or slushie drink!

proud angler - nice cat, 20# 6oz.

Official update on the area water levels

> From: Smith, Richard - Hayti, SD [mailto:richard.smith@sd.nacdnet.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 1:05 PM
> Subject: Aug 9 2010 (8/9/10) Poinsett updated water
>
> Water levels are heading in the right direction. Conditions for BIG
> Rains still exist. Very humid and hot with Heat Index to 105-110 range
> projected.
> Poinsett has lowered 8-10 inches from summer peak, but still much
> concern if wind blows. With Big Sioux River water levels dropping in
> Brookings county below and Codington county above the outflow from
> Poinsett has picked up considerably over 2 weeks ago.
> Lake Marsh has grudgingly receded enough that the County is considering
> opening highway north of Hayti to light traffic (it feels like driving
> on a trampoline). The drive-in area at Lake Norden is nearly cleared out
> of water, but park still has standing water.
> Lake Albert is down about a foot and lake Marsh 6 inches from July peak
> level.

So much Water, So little Time between Rains!

lakepoinsett group on facebookFor your most up-to-date postings from others interested in Lake Poinsett news, go to the LakePoinsett page on Facebook.

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Fireworks Display at LAKEVIEW cancelled!

After a long held tradition (10 years) of having a fireworks display at dusk on the 4th of July, we regret to announce, due to a lack of cooperation from Mother Nature, there will be no fireworks from LAKEVIEW Resort this year.

Link to view stories reported by KDLT news

KDLT archive of Lake Poinsett news stories since spring of 2010 link.

Kelo-land story 6-30-2010 link

Inmates Helping With Sandbagging In SD

Link to KSFY news story on sandbagging effort on Poinsett 6-30-2010

Inmates help sandbag but too late to help one Lake Poinsett resident

Link to more information on Boat Parade, July 3rd!

July 3rd Boat Parade on Poinsett

Traditional July 4th Fireworks at LAKEVIEW!

Every 4th LAKEVIEW Resort joins the rest of Lake Poinsett at dark as we all 'shoot off' fireworks. LAKEVIEW's display is always exceptional with the help of the crew from RON'S FIREWORKS. You can purchase your own fireworks from their stand in the parking lot next to LAKEVIEW. Happy "lighting up the sky" weekend. Be safe and have a blast!!! Seldom heard verse to the National Anthem

Poinsett - 51 inches above full

The report today, water is 4 feet 3 inches above the full mark.  Because of the high water there is a NO WAKE ZONE within 300 feet of shore.
I want to add that there is a new start up group on facebook for you to check out for all the latest news around the lake.  The group is LAKE POINSETT and you can find them at:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=127116597324769

High water woes on Poinsett - link to news story

http://www.ksfy.com/global/category.asp?c=185294&clipId=4883622&autostart=true

SANDBAGGING AGAIN!!

Recent rains coupled with high winds, have some lake property lovers scurrying to sandbag again to protect their property! Water continues to rush in from the west and the now the river is too full to take in any more water from Poinsett.  Hoping for the foretasted rains to miss us here.