South Buffalo Lake
South Buffalo Lake in Marshall County, South Dakota has 1,788 surface acres and a maximum depth of 14 feet. It is primarily managed as a bluegill, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Primary; managed species
Northern Pike
Primary; managed species
Yellow Perch
Primary; managed species
Bluegill
Primary; managed species
Largemouth Bass
Primary species
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Northeast and southwest shore public access sitesPublicTwo sites maintained by SDGFP; ramp details not statedDirections ↗
- 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 South Buffalo 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 South Buffalo Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow (14 ft maximum).
- Two public access sites on the northeast and southwest shorelines are maintained by SDGFP.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.