Fishing Index

FISHING INDEX

South Dakota contains some of the finest fishing waters in North America. Between the mountain lakes and streams of the Black Hills and the glacial lakes of eastern South Dakota, anglers will find fishing opportunities in stock dams, prairie rivers, and giant reservoirs. Nearly 30 fish species provide anglers with a variety of fishing adventures. The most popular fish include walleye, salmon, bluegill, crappie, perch, bass, pike, trout and catfish. South Dakota's fishing season, with some exceptions, is open year-round, providing quality, four-season fishing.

Current Missouri River fishing info is available at: 1-800-445-FISH (3474) * (Info April - Oct.)

FEES, FAQs, RECORDS, REPORTS & REQUESTS

Resident Fees	Request Information	Angler Reports
Nonresident Fees	Fishing License by Mail	Fish FAQs
Hook and Line Limits	Buy Fishing License Online	State Fishing Records
License Agents	Report a Fish Tag	Common SD Fishes

GENERAL INFORMATION

Catch & Release	Boating Information	GFP Offices
Fish Consumption Advisory	Practice Selective Harvest	Turn In Poachers
Find Fish weight/length	Water Works Wonders Site	Conservation Digest
Dingell-Johnson Report	SD Residency Requirements	Information Calendar

SD LAKES: FORECASTS, SURVEYS, MAPS

Lake Oahe	Available Maps of SD Lakes
Lake Francis Case	Northeast SD Lake/ Fish Surveys
Lake Sharpe	Southeast SD Lake/Fish Surveys
2000 Stocking Reports (PDF file)	Reetz Lake Facts

FISHING PUBLICATIONS TO VIEW OR PRINT

to read or print publications and brochures.
Fishing Handbook	Tournament Application	Trophy Angler Application
Public Fishing Waters	Tournament Rules	Wildlife Publication Listing

STATE FISH HATCHERIES

Blue Dog Lake

Cleghorn Springs

Whitlocks Bay