Roy Lake
South Dakota GFP lists Roy Lake at 2,054 acres with a maximum depth of 21 feet in Marshall County. Primary species are largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Keep only bass under 14 in or 18 in and longer; max one 18+
Smallmouth Bass
Same slot
Northern Pike
Walleye
15-inch minimum
Yellow Perch
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- GFP access sitesPublicThree public access sites: two in the northwest of Roy Lake State Park West Unit and one on the northeast shore in the East Unit.Directions ↗
- 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 Roy Lake 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Roy Lake ↗Local tips
- Bass slot: keep only bass under 14 inches or 18 inches and longer, max one 18+.
- Walleye minimum is 15 inches.
- Max depth only 21 feet.
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