Scott Olson Rapid City SD
[email protected] Comment: The lake is meant to be a peaceful retreat from fast moving boats, jet skis, and other fast watercraft. It's the only lake I can be on most weekends with my inflatable pontoon and not get pushed around by recreational boaters. The solitude and peacefulness is a big reason I go there and others would agree that it needs to stay that way. There are plenty of other large lakes that recreational boat users can go to. Let's continue to keep Deerfield as a no-wake lake. Jason Himrich Rapid City SD
[email protected] Comment: Us kayak fishermen would hate to lose the opportunity to easily traverse the lake without fear of colliding with a boat. Also, the Black Hills is growing daily. To lose a peaceful lake would be a blow to everyone who lives here. John Schmeltzer Whitewood SD
[email protected] Comment: Please leave the no-wake restriction in place Kathryn Johnson Hill City SD
[email protected] Comment: Currently Deerfield Lake is the only lake of substantial size that with no-wake restriction. All other no-wake lakes in the Black Hills are tiny by comparison. The non-motorized boaters in the are need a lake of some size such as Deerfield to enjoy quiet calm recreation. Motor boats have Sheridan and Pactola. David Whitney Rapid City SD
[email protected] Comment: I'm writing in support of maintaining the no-wake restriction at Deerfield Lake. It is my contention that there is no compelling reason to disturb the peace and quiet of the lake and surrounding area (which I also enjoy) when other more accessible bodies of water are open to motorboats, jet skis and the like.