28 public waters in the Glacial Lakes & Northeast region — 12 lakes/reservoirs and 16 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.
Clear Lake, a 3,698-acre lake in Marshall, Hamlin, Deuel and 3 more counties in South Dakota, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks: A natural lake in South Dakota's Glacial Lakes region (Kampeska, Poinsett, Madison, Herman, Cochrane, Enemy Swim, Waubay, Bitter, Pickerel, Big Stone, Traverse, Thompson, Byron) — Walleye and Yellow Perch headline, plus Northern Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass and Carp. Shallow, fertile, glacially-formed lakes across the northeast corner of the state, many with a state park or GFP recreation area on the shore.
Grass Lake, a 2,061-acre lake in Codington, Minnehaha, Edmunds and 2 more counties in South Dakota, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP): A natural lake in South Dakota's Glacial Lakes region (Kampeska, Poinsett, Madison, Herman, Cochrane, Enemy Swim, Waubay, Bitter, Pickerel, Big Stone, Traverse, Thompson, Byron) — Walleye and Yellow Perch headline, plus Northern Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass and Carp. Shallow, fertile, glacially-formed lakes across the northeast corner of the state, many with a state park or GFP recreation area on the shore.
Hand and Minnehaha Counties, South Dakota — Wall Lake is a 474-acre lake, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks: A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
Island Lake (449 acres) sits in Marshall, McCook and Minnehaha Counties, South Dakota, managed by Public boat ramp (GFP). A natural lake in South Dakota's Glacial Lakes region (Kampeska, Poinsett, Madison, Herman, Cochrane, Enemy Swim, Waubay, Bitter, Pickerel, Big Stone, Traverse, Thompson, Byron) — Walleye and Yellow Perch headline, plus Northern Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass and Carp. Shallow, fertile, glacially-formed lakes across the northeast corner of the state, many with a state park or GFP recreation area on the shore.
Lost Lake (397 acres) sits in Minnehaha and Marshall Counties, 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 Minnehaha and Yankton Counties, South Dakota, Beaver Lake is a 366-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.
In Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Buffalo Lake is a 278-acre lake, managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
Minnehaha County, South-Dakota — Fensterman Slough is a 179-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.
Diamond Lake (177 acres) sits in Minnehaha and Lake Counties, 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 Minnehaha County, South-Dakota, Englehardt Slough is a 174-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.
Minnehaha County, South-Dakota — Lake Lorraine is a 20-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.
Covells Lake (11 acres) sits in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, managed by City Land. A GFP-managed public lake or state recreation area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Crappie, Channel Catfish and often a stocked Walleye fishery.
Big Sioux River (464 km) flows through Union, Minnehaha, Moody and 3 more counties in South Dakota. The Big Sioux or Vermillion River in eastern South Dakota — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Northern Pike and Carp in clearer, faster water than the James or Missouri tributaries.
In Minnehaha, Lake and Moody Counties, South Dakota, Skunk Creek is a 58 km river or creek. The Big Sioux or Vermillion River in eastern South Dakota — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Northern Pike and Carp in clearer, faster water than the James or Missouri tributaries.
Long Creek runs 53 km through Lincoln, Turner and Minnehaha 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.
Beaver Creek runs 56 km through Lincoln, Turner and Minnehaha Counties, South Dakota: A Black Hills Trout stream (Rapid Creek, Spearfish Creek, French Creek, Castle Creek) — GFP's BeneficialUseWaters layer classifies these 'Coldwater' fish-life-propagation waters. Wild and stocked brown, rainbow and Brook Trout in clear, spring-fed mountain water, a real (if small) Trout fishery for the Plains.
In Minnehaha and Moody Counties, South Dakota, West Pipestone Creek is a 32 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.
Pipestone Creek runs 22 km through Moody and Minnehaha 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.
Elce Creek (29 km) flows through Turner, Minnehaha and McCook 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.
Minnehaha County, South Dakota — Split Rock Creek is a 27 km stream: The Big Sioux or Vermillion River in eastern South Dakota — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Northern Pike and Carp in clearer, faster water than the James or Missouri tributaries.
Slip-up Creek runs 22 km through Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County, South Dakota, West Branch Skunk Creek is a 23 km river or creek. The Big Sioux or Vermillion River in eastern South Dakota — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Northern Pike and Carp in clearer, faster water than the James or Missouri tributaries.
In Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Silver Creek is a 26 km river or creek. A Black Hills Trout stream (Rapid Creek, Spearfish Creek, French Creek, Castle Creek) — GFP's BeneficialUseWaters layer classifies these 'Coldwater' fish-life-propagation waters. Wild and stocked brown, rainbow and Brook Trout in clear, spring-fed mountain water, a real (if small) Trout fishery for the Plains.
Colton Creek (19 km) flows through Minnehaha 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 Lake and Minnehaha Counties, South Dakota, Buffalo Creek is a 17 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.
Blood Run (13 km) flows through Lincoln and Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Fourmile 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.
In Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Annie Anderson Creek is a 6 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.
Across its mapped waters, Minnehaha County holds 16 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Walleye, Bluegill and Black Crappie.
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.