Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Amsden Lakeside Use Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Angostura Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Burke Lake Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Alvin Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Cochrane Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Herman State Park using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Louise Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Poinsett Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Thompson Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Mina Lake Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Oakwood Lakes State Park using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
SD · South Dakota public park fishing access · Fishing
Freshwater fish — check the agency’s lake report
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Pelican Lake Recreation Area using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A South Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. A state-park entrance license may also be required for a vehicle. Both are directly purchased.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Campground or cabin reservations are separate from ordinary fishing access.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
