Fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River
Explore fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River of South Dakota. Lake Oahe, Missouri River, Pierre area, Capitol Lake,
Lake Oahe offers excellent fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River of South Dakota with good public access.
1. Lake Oahe (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Oahe, South DakotaLake Oahe offers excellent fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River of South Dakota with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
2. Missouri River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Missouri River, South DakotaMissouri River offers excellent fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River of South Dakota with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
3. Pierre area (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Pierre area, South DakotaPierre area offers excellent fishing in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River of South Dakota with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
4. Capitol Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Capitol Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
5. Cottonwood Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cottonwood Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- ⚠ This water: Spink county | Walleye (>21 inches
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
6. Cresbard Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cresbard Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
7. Eureka Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Eureka Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
8. Green Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Green Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
9. Jones Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Jones Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
10. Lake Faulkton (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Faulkton, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
11. Lake Louise (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Louise, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
12. Lake Louise Recreation Area (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Louise Recreation Area, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
13. Lake Sharpe (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Sharpe, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
14. McClarem Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
McClarem Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
15. Spring Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Spring Lake, South DakotaPopular fishing lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
16. Abraham Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Abraham Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
17. Alberts Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Alberts Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
18. Alkali Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Alkali Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
19. Almos Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Almos Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
20. Lake Ambrose (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Ambrose, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
21. Anderson Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Anderson Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
22. Antelope Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Antelope Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
23. Arneson Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Arneson Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Stink Lake Public Water Access →
24. Baileys Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Baileys Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Stink Lake Public Water Access →
25. Baloun Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Baloun Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
26. Lake Bdesaka (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Bdesaka, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
27. Bill Smith Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bill Smith Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
28. Billman Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Billman Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
29. Bitter Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bitter Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- ⚠ This water: Day County | Walleye (all sizes) Northern Pike (>30 inches)
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
30. Black Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Black Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
31. Blue Dog Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Blue Dog Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
32. Blythe Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Blythe Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
33. Buchner Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Buchner Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
34. Buffalo Lakes (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Buffalo Lakes, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
35. Bullhead Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bullhead Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
36. Lake Byron (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Byron, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Mirage Public Water Access →
37. Carson Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Carson Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
Boat Launch: Stink Lake Public Water Access →
38. Campbell Slough (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Campbell Slough, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
39. Cattail Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cattail Lake, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
40. Lake Cavour (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Cavour, South DakotaNamed lake in the Lake Oahe & Missouri River region of South Dakota.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined (10 possession)
- Crappie · Limit: 15 (30 possession)
Fishing Tips for the Lake Oahe & Missouri River
- 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 Oahe & Missouri River 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.
More Regions in South Dakota
- Black Hills & West
- Glacial Lakes & Northeast
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- Southeast & Missouri Bottoms
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