Fishing in the Lake Francis Case & Central
Explore fishing in the Lake Francis Case & Central of South Dakota. Lake Francis Case, Fort Randall, Beaver Lake, Buffal
Lake Francis Case offers excellent fishing in the Lake Francis Case & Central of South Dakota with good public access.
1. Lake Francis Case (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Francis Case, South DakotaLake Francis Case offers excellent fishing in the Lake Francis Case & Central of South Dakota with good public access.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
2. Fort Randall (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fort Randall, South DakotaFort Randall offers excellent fishing in the Lake Francis Case & Central of South Dakota with good public access.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
3. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Beaver Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Lewis & Clark Marina →
4. Buffalo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Buffalo Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
5. Cady Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cady Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
6. Covell Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Covell Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
7. Dimock Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Dimock Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Cabela's Boat Ramp →
8. Dog Ear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Dog Ear Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
9. Grass Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Grass Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
10. Lake Alvin (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Alvin, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
11. Lake Andes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Andes, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
12. Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
13. Lake Buffalo (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Buffalo, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
14. Lake Hanson (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Hanson, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
15. Lake Lakota (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Lakota, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
16. Lake Menno (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Menno, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
17. Lake Mitchell (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Mitchell, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
18. Lake Platte (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Platte, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
19. Lake Vermillion (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Vermillion, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
20. Lake Yankton (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Yankton, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
Boat Launch: South Shore Rec Area Boat Ramp →
21. Lost Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lost Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
22. Marindahl Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Marindahl Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
23. McCook Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
McCook Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
24. Mud Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Mud Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
25. Ninemile Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Ninemile Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
26. Phantom Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Phantom Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
27. Platte Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Platte Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
28. Red Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Red Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
29. Silver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Silver Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
30. Swan Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Swan Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- ⚠ This water: Clark County | Walleye (>21 inches)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
31. Twin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Twin Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
32. Wall Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Wall Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
33. White Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
White Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
34. Wilmarth Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Wilmarth Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
35. Lake Albert (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Albert, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
36. Lake Alice (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Alice, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
37. America Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
America Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
38. Anderson Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Anderson Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
39. Lake Badger (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Badger, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
40. Bakers Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bakers Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Francis Case & Central region of South Dakota.
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
- Sunfish (bluegill, green, pumpkinseed, redear, orangespotted) · Limit: 15 combined (30 possession)
Fishing Tips for the Lake Francis Case & Central
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in South Dakota; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Lake Francis Case & Central waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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