South Dakota offers excellent walleye fishing on the Missouri River reservoirs (Oahe, Sharpe, Francis Case) and quality smallmouth bass fishing. The state is an underrated fishing destination.
Active walleye tournament scene on Missouri River reservoirs.
Lake Oahe for walleye and smallmouth. Lake Sharpe for walleye. Lake Francis Case for walleye. Black Hills streams for trout.
Good access on Missouri River reservoirs.
What you can target and when

Best Waters
Lake Oahe · Lake Sharpe · Lake Francis Case

Best Waters
Lake Oahe · Lake Sharpe · Lake Thompson
Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries
231,000-acre Missouri River reservoir with excellent walleye.
Top Species
Best: Summer/Fall






Annual Resident: $28.
Annual Non-Resident: $79. 3-Day: $42. 1-Day: $16.
1-Day and 3-Day licenses available.
Free for residents under 16. Reduced for seniors.
Required for motorized vessels.
Permits required for organized events.
4 walleye daily limit on Missouri River. 5 bass daily limit.
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