Fishing in South Dakota

South Dakota's Missouri River lakes — Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark — form a 350-mile chain of world-class walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. Lake Oahe is one of the top walleye lakes in North America. The Black Hills streams hold trout, and Pactola Reservoir is a top rainbown trout fishery.

Top Species

• Walleye
• Smallmouth Bass
• Northern Pike
• Rainbow Trout
• Catfish
• Perch

Top Waters

• Lake Oahe
• Lewis and Clark Lake
• Pactola Reservoir
• Big Sioux River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

South Dakota GFP — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.