Angostura Reservoir
Angostura Reservoir in Fall River County covers 4,612 acres with a 70-foot maximum depth and is managed as a warm-water permanent fishery. Walleye, channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass and black crappie are the primary game fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Primary species per SDGFP
Channel Catfish
Primary species
Smallmouth Bass
Primary species
Largemouth Bass
Primary species
Crappie
Black crappie primary
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Seven boat rampsRampSDGFP lists seven ramps around the reservoir and a marina with a store at the northeast cornerDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Angostura Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Depths reach 70 feet, so deep structure holds walleye in summer.
- Shore anglers can reach the bank by paved roads, and on the south side by two-track trails.
- Seven ramps let you move between arms of the reservoir.
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