One of the best reasons to visit South Dakota is its lakes. They are both great places for a hike or lounge near. However, they are best enjoyed while fishing. If you are an avid angler, there is plenty of fishing for you to enjoy on South Dakota lakes. When you need to call it a day after a long day of fishing, then you should head back to the Rushmore Express. We are ideally located near some of the best lakes in South Dakota, so you won’t have to worry about losing daily light driving to your fishing lakes. Here is a rundown of some of the nearby lakes.
Horsethief Lake
This is an excellent lake to start on. If you plan to fly fish, baitcasting, or spinning, you can expect to catch various fish species here. This would include perch, sunfish, crappie, bluegill, walleye, catfish, rainbow trout, and bass. Horsethief Lake is an all-around great South Dakota lake.
Lakota Lake
If you require a smaller lake, then Lakota Lake is the place for you. The types of fish that you can expect to catch here include rainbow trout, brook trout, northern pike, and panfish. This lake is open to non-motorized boats, so you can expect it to be a relatively calm and quiet lake to fish on.
Stockade Lake
Stockade Lake is another fantastic nearby lake. It covers about 120 acres, and its max depth is 15 feet. Anglers should be able to reel in largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. There is no boat access on the lake so keep that in mind.
Sheridan Lake
There are plenty of spots to find a place to drop a line on Sheridan Lake. The lake is about 375 acres large. There are a variety of ways to utilize this area for fishing. The lake includes a boat launch, many streams running into the lake, and many shorelines. You should be able to snag trout, northern pike, perch, and bass.
Drop A Line In South Dakota
There is a lot of great nature, fishing lakes, and wildlife to be enjoyed while you stay in South Dakota. Stay with us at Rushmore Express if you want to see the most of what South Dakota has to offer you. We are near the Black Hills, Badlands, more parks, hiking trails, and wildlife. Rushmore Express has relaxing amenities and luxuries like granite fireplaces, 55-inch televisions, free wifi, whirlpools, and in-room coffee. When you need to grab a bite to eat after fishing, we are near several spectacular restaurants. Book directly online or call today at 605-666-4483.