Lake Oahe (South Dakota) fishing forecast

South Dakota · reservoir

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Fish to target

• Walleye
• Northern pike
• Smallmouth bass
• Chinook / coho salmon
• Sauger
• Yellow perch
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Omaha District) - Oahe Dam controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.