Are you planning a fishing trip, looking for new lakes to explore or just want to learn more about some of your favorite lakes. Check out all the information you need to plan your trip and catch more fish right here!
South Dakota Missouri River Reservoirs
An expansive reservoir, Lake Oahe stretches from Bismarck, North Dakota all the way down to Pierre. Offering the opportunity for both limits of walleyes and trophy caliber fish, Oahe has something to offer every angler. If you are looking to fish one of the best walleye fisheries in the country check out Lake Oahe.
Stretching from Pierre to Fort Thompson, Lake Sharpe offers a spectacular numbers fishery. Consistent reproduction results in a steady supply of walleye each year for anglers to catch. If you’re looking for action, check out Lake Sharpe!
One of the most popular walleye destinations in the country as spring rolls around, Chamberlain becomes a destination for boats from all areas as soon as the ice gives way to boat traffic. While popular in the spring time, good walleye fishing can be found all year on Lake Francis Case!
South Dakota Glacial Lakes Region
Brookings Area
A classic fish-bowl style lake, Lake Poinsett offers nothing short of action for anglers. A strong walleye fishery offers both strong numbers and quality bites for anglers, while excellent yellow perch fishing keeps ice anglers drilling holes all winter. Don’t count out a quietly spectacular crappie bite, with smallmouth bass and northern pike offering a thrill for anglers as well!
Looking at a contour map, Lake Whitewood looks like a very boring lake to fish. Although lacking structure, Whitewood rarely lacks action! An excellent early ice destination, ice fishing can often produce all season long. An excellent yellow perch bite couples with the opportunity at a trophy caliber walleye to keep anglers coming back every year!
An excellent multispecies fishery, Lake Thompson has something to provide for every angler! Whether you are an ice angler targeting walleye, perch and crappie or a shore angler looking to enjoy fast white bass, walleye and pike fishing Thompson offers excellent opportunities year-round!
One of the most interesting and complex bodies of water in eastern South Dakota, 81 Ponds offers nothing shy of spectacular fishing. Abundant walleye, including trophy walleye, swim with smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and even muskie. If you are in search of a trophy caliber fish, look no farther than 81 Ponds.
The deepest lake in the area, Lake Sinai offers a classic main basin style fishery. Main lake humps attract attention, while newly flooded shorelines can provide structure as well. Walleye, crappie, perch and smallmouth bass all provide excellent opportunities for anglers.
Clark Area
One of the most exciting ice fishing destinations in eastern South Dakota, Indian Springs offers a tremendous perch fishery with absolutely giant walleye present as well. Abundant northern pike keep tip ups going off routinely for anglers looking to chase flags all day. Don’t count out the open water fishing either, fishing weedlines can produce spectacular fishing all year long!
A favorite of perch anglers, Dry Lake #2 is a true run and gun fishery. While famous for it’s ice fishing opportunities, Dry 2 also features an excellent open water walleye bite. Shore and wader anglers enjoy a particularly fun bite in spring and fall as fish move shallow.
As nearby destination fisheries attract the majority of the angling attention, 3 Buck Slough quietly offers spectacular fishing for anglers looking to escape the crowds. Walleye, yellow perch and northern pike all provide excellent ice fishing opportunities for anglers.
Webster Area
One of the most poplar and exciting fisheries in the area, Bitter Lake is the poster child of expanding waterbodies in South Dakota. Much like Devils Lake, Bitter is a large, fertile body of water that offers spectacular walleye and perch fishery. Whether fishing the frozen or open water, Bitter has something to offer every angler!
One of the largest lakes in the Glacial Lakes region, Waubay Lake features spectacular fishing for both open water and ice anglers. Walleye and yellow perch are the primary target, but don’t count out the pike fishing and bass fishing opportunities as well.
Nebraska
A relatively new fishery, Lawrence Youngman Lake has become one of the best fishing locations in the Omaha area. Originally featuring a largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish population-the lake now offers anglers a chance at black crappie and walleye as well.
One of the most popular ice fishing destinations in eastern Nebraska, Lake Wanahoo features an excellent panfish bite all year round. Bluegill and black crappie offer an excellent bag for anglers while channel catfish, walleye, northern pike and of course largemouth bass offer excellent opportunities for anglers as well.
Another top fishing destination in the Omaha area, Wherspann Lake has something to offer all anglers. Bluegill and crappie offer excitement for anglers both new and old, while largemouth bass, walleye and channel catfish offer excellent trophy fishing opportunities as well.
Sitting on the outside of the metro area, Two Rivers Lake #1 is a favorite for anglers looking for rest and relaxation. Camping spots right along the water provide an excellent fishing spot, while shore anglers can enjoy numerous fishing areas as well. Expect to find bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish eager to bite.
Popular for all forms of recreation, Lake Zorinsky offers excellent fishing opportunities as well. A deeper lake, Zorinsky’s clear water offers both deep and shallow weed edges for fishing action all year long.
