Lake Poinsett

Hamlin & Brookings Counties, South Dakota

A large glacial lake in eastern South Dakota known for walleye, perch and white bass.

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Species

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Walleye●●●●○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

White Bass●●●○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the SD GFP or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Poinsett 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 ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Dunham's Sports20.2 mi
1721 6th Street Directions ↗

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Local tips

Shallow and wind-swept.
Good ice fishing.
Part of the Glacial Lakes region.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.