Fishing in South Dakota
133 verified fishing spots across South Dakota, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in South Dakota
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Minnewasta Lake
Grenville, SD· 45.3686, -97.3881
Yellow Perch • Walleye • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
7:09 AM
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Campbell Slough
Grenville, SD· 45.4217, -97.3589
Black Crappie • Northern Pike • Walleye
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
7:09 AM
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Wall Lake Beach
Sioux Falls, SD· 43.5369, -96.9422
Channel Catfish • Bluegill • Walleye
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
7:04 AM
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Lake Campbell Beach
Brookings, SD· 44.2125, -96.8406
Walleye • Black Crappie • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
7:05 AM
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Lake Alvin Beach
Harrisburg, SD· 43.4694, -96.6167
Walleye • Bluegill • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
7:02 AM
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Byre Lake
Kennebec, SD· 43.9214, -99.9483
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Lake Henry Fishing Pier
De Smet, SD· 44.2961, -97.5769
Walleye • Black Crappie • Black Bullhead
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:08 AM
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Fate Dam
Presho, SD· 43.9142, -100.0825
Bluegill • Northern Pike • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:17 AM
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Brakke Dam
Presho, SD· 43.9972, -100.2764
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:18 AM
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Lake Alvin
Harrisburg, SD· 43.4681, -96.6186
Walleye • Black Crappie • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
7:02 AM
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Bear Butte Creek
Sturgis, SD· 44.4128, -103.5042
Brown Trout • White Sucker
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:32 AM
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Lake Molstad
Glenham, SD· 45.3789, -100.4131
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Popular species in South Dakota
Fishing regulations in South Dakota
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks — official regulations