41 public waters in the Southeast South Dakota region — 8 lakes/reservoirs and 33 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a South Dakota licence.
See every public fishing venue in South Dakota on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Francis Case, behind Fort Randall Dam — Walleye, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass, plus trophy channel and Blue Catfish in the lower reaches near Pickstown.
In Hughes, Lyman, Stanley and 2 more counties in South Dakota, Lake Sharpe is a 58,420-acre lake, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. One of South Dakota's four Missouri River mainstem reservoirs — the 'Great Lakes of South Dakota' (Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case, Lewis and Clark), all US Army Corps of Engineers dams. Walleye and Sauger are the headline fisheries, plus smallmouth and White Bass, Northern Pike, a stocked Chinook Salmon fishery (Oahe), trophy channel and Blue Catfish, and Yellow Perch. Huge open water with a strong summer boating scene.
Lyman County, South-Dakota — Fate Dam is a 112-acre lake, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lyman County, South-Dakota, Brakke Dam is a 109-acre lake, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lyman County, South Dakota — Fate Dam Lake is a 108-acre lake, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP): A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
Brakke Dam Lake (86 acres) sits in Lyman County, South Dakota, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP). A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
Byre Lake (85 acres) sits in Lyman County, South Dakota, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP). A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
In Lyman County, South Dakota, Reliance Lake is a 42-acre lake, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP). A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
White River runs 623 km through Oglala Lakota, Jackson, Lyman and 3 more counties in South Dakota: A West River prairie creek (Cheyenne, Belle Fourche, Grand, Moreau, Bad, White) — muddy, intermittent, badlands-country water. Channel Catfish, Carp, Smallmouth Bass and Sauger where flow allows; several run dry or near-dry in late summer.
This 732 km stretch of the Missouri River flows through six South Dakota counties and ranks among the region's premier walleye and sauger destinations. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, white bass, northern pike, and channel catfish provide excellent mixed-species action, while spring Chinook salmon runs add seasonal appeal. The river also harbors abundant Common Carp—a hard-fighting, under-fished resource that has gained a devoted following among regional anglers.
Medicine Creek runs 115 km through Lyman and Jones Counties, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Bull Creek runs 80 km through Lyman, Gregory and Tripp Counties, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman County, South Dakota, Cedar Creek is a 36 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — Stony Butte Creek is a 37 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman County, South Dakota, American Crow Creek is a 28 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Black Dog Creek (25 km) flows through Tripp and Lyman Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
North Fork Medicine Creek (23 km) flows through Jones and Lyman Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Nail Creek runs 24 km through Lyman County, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman County, South Dakota, Mission Creek is a 23 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Waterhole Creek (23 km) flows through Lyman County, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
East Branch War Creek (22 km) flows through Jones, Stanley and Lyman Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Grouse Creek (22 km) flows through Lyman County, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Jones and Lyman Counties, South Dakota, Williams Creek is a 22 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Fivemile Creek runs 20 km through Gregory and Lyman Counties, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Sedlano Creek (21 km) flows through Lyman and Tripp Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman and Tripp Counties, South Dakota — Mill Iron Creek is a 20 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
North Fork American Crow Creek runs 17 km through Lyman County, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Little Dog Creek (14 km) flows through Tripp, Lyman and Mellette Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — South Branch Cedar Creek is a 15 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — Red Butte Creek is a 15 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — Bad Horse Creek is a 13 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Counselor Creek (13 km) flows through Lyman County, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — South Fork Cedar Creek is a 12 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Davis Creek (14 km) flows through Lyman and Tripp Counties, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman and Stanley Counties, South Dakota, Straight Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Dipping Tank Creek runs 11 km through Lyman County, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman and Tripp Counties, South Dakota, Bad Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Big Creek (10 km) flows through Lyman County, South Dakota. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
In Lyman County, South Dakota, Short Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Lyman County, South Dakota — Pontoon Creek is a 8 km stream: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Nicholas Creek runs 8 km through Lyman County, South Dakota: A South Dakota river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at bridge crossings, GFP access sites and public parks.
Across its mapped waters, Lyman County holds 17 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Walleye, Bluegill and Yellow Perch.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the South Dakota map Join PiscaMapsOne South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks fishing licence covers every public water in the state, the Missouri River reservoirs and GFP recreation areas included — the resident annual is about $28, the non-resident annual about $73, with non-resident 1-day and 3-day options. No separate trout stamp is required — the standard licence covers the Black Hills trout streams and lakes. South Dakota residents 65 and older can buy a discounted senior combination licence, and anyone under 16 fishes free with a licensed adult. Buy at gfp.sd.gov.