Pactola Reservoir fishing forecast

South Dakota · reservoir

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Fish to target

• Rainbow trout
• Brown trout
• Lake trout
• Kokanee salmon
• Smallmouth bass
• Yellow perch
• Crappie

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation - Pactola 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.