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Lake Preston

Kingsbury County, South Dakota

Lake Preston is listed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks at 5,522 acres in Kingsbury County, with northern pike and yellow perch among its fish and a public boat ramp.

N2 mi
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Surface area5,522 acres
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Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat rampPublic
    Boat ramp listed by SD GFPDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Preston 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

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Local tips

  • GFP lists northern pike and yellow perch here, so target them first.
  • A public boat ramp is listed; check current water levels before launching.
  • Check the South Dakota fishing handbook for current limits.

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