Natural lake

Sorum Lake

Perkins County, South Dakota

Sorum Lake is an 88-acre warmwater permanent lake in Perkins County, South Dakota, with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Primary species are largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch and black crappie.

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Surface area88 acres

Max depth17 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Primary

Walleye●●●○○

Primary

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Primary

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie; primary

Northern Pike●○○○○

Boat launches

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

Boat rampPublic
Plank ramp described as degrading, narrow and very roughDirections ↗
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 Sorum 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 ↗

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

Maximum depth is 17 feet.
The boat ramp is a narrow, rough plank ramp, so small boats suit it best.

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