Best Fishing Spots In South Dakota, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in South Dakota, United States with our extensive
list! South Dakota is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in South Dakota, United States.
Top Fishing Spots (1000+)
- West Cottonwood CreekMitchell, South Dakota, US
- Academy LakeMitchell, South Dakota, US
- Pelican LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Mud LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Milwaukee LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Green LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Mud LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Lake MadisonBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Bourne SloughBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Round LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Lake ParmleyAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Foot CreekAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Long LakeWatertown, South Dakota, US
- Dry RunAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Elm LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Big SloughAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Dry BranchAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Maple RiverAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Crompton LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Richmond LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Salt LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Wylie LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Grass LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Amsden LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Bitter LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Webber GulchAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Dry RunAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Alkali LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Wolff LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Schumacher LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Long LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Cottonwood LakeWatertown, South Dakota, US
- Horseshoe LakeWatertown, South Dakota, US
- Reid LakeWatertown, South Dakota, US
- Pigors LakeAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Turtle LakeBrookings, South Dakota, US
- Willow CreekAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Annie Anderson CreekSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
- Brush CreekAberdeen, South Dakota, US
- Lake Saint JohnWatertown, South Dakota, US
- Flynn Dickerson DitchSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
- Camels Back (historical)Mitchell, South Dakota, US
- Garden CreekMitchell, South Dakota, US
- Whetstone CreekMitchell, South Dakota, US
- Bloom CreekMitchell, South Dakota, US
- Peach LakeRapid City, South Dakota, US
- Rock Hill PondRapid City, South Dakota, US
- Pine Tree SpringRapid City, South Dakota, US
- Sherwood SpringRapid City, South Dakota, US
- McCook LakeSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
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Places to recommend in South Dakota include Lake Alice, Brule Creek, Enemy Creek, Fensterman Slough, Heggs Lake and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in South Dakota include Black crappie, Blue catfish, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish and others.
A license may be required to fish in South Dakota. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for South Dakota in this section
Find Your Next Fishing Spots In South Dakota, United States
Top 30 spots
- Academy Lake
- Pelican Lake
- Mud Lake
- Milwaukee Lake
- Green Lake
- Mud Lake
- Lake Madison
- Bourne Slough
- Round Lake
- Lake Parmley
- Foot Creek
- Long Lake
- Dry Run
- Elm Lake
- Big Slough
- Dry Branch
- Maple River
- Crompton Lake
- Richmond Lake
- Salt Lake
- Wylie Lake
- Grass Lake
- Amsden Lake
- Bitter Lake
- Webber Gulch
- Dry Run
- Alkali Lake
- Wolff Lake
- Schumacher Lake
- West Cottonwood Creek
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