South Dakota Glacial Lakes 2024 Travel Guide

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Big Stone Lake, a 26-mile long gem on the Minnesota/South Dakota border, has a booming jumbo perch population that has turned
it into one of the Midwest’s top perch fishing destinations! Come for the perch, but don’t forget the lake’s numerous walleyes, big
bluegills, and slab crappies. In addition to the fishing, the area offers a top bait shop, great lodging and fine dining as well, along
with an 18 hole golf course. Big Stone Lake: Minnesota’s/South Dakota’s border-water gem!
Fishing in the glacial
lakes & prairies region
Fishing is one of the most popular ways
to enjoy the outdoors in Northeast South
Dakota. With over 120 glacial lakes you can
enjoy great walleye, bass, perch, crappie, or
northern fishing, and the bite is always on.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has installed
accessible fishing piers in a number
of state parks across South Dakota, as well
as other accessible facilities to support
outdoor activities. So whether you’re an
experienced angler with your own boat or
a new angler that wants to learn, or teach
your kids, you will find many opportunities
to explore our great outdoors in South
Dakota. Find our latest fishing report or
request our 2024 Glacial Lakes Travel Guide
@ www.sdglaciallakes.com. You can also
find a full list of accessible piers at
www.gfp.sd.gov/fish including Richmond
Lake near Aberdeen, Oakwood Lakes near
Bruce, Roy Lake near Lake City, and many
more.
Richmond Lake Fishing Pier
Aberdeen, SD
GLACIAL LAKES &
prairies Region
Angostura State Recreation Area
Community ponds are stocked each
year with fish by South Dakota
Game, Fish & Parks
Community or urban ponds are located throughout the state. Some
of those in the Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region include Wylie Park
near Aberdeen, Ravine Lake in Huron, Redlin Art Center ponds or
Lions Park in Watertown or Visitor Center Pond located behind
the Milbank Visitor Center in Milbank. These ponds are a great
opportunity for new anglers, kids, or your family.
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