Fishing Cabins, Lodges & Resorts in South Dakota
Nestled on the shores of legendary waters, South Dakota’s fishing lodges and cabins cater to the serious angler. Wake up to mist rising over Lake Oahe outside your window. Spend days hooked into walleye, smallmouth, and trout with guides leading you to hot spots. Swap tales around the fire with fellow anglers as you overlook the water. With direct access to the “Mighty Mo,” Cheyenne, and other storied fisheries, these intimate retreats allow you to fully experience the Mount Rushmore State’s world-class fishing opportunities.
Popular Lakes With Cabins In South Dakota
New Evarts Fishing Lodges & Cabins, South Dakota - Missouri River Guided Fishing Trips
Escape to the scenic shores of Lake Francis Case at New Evarts Fishing Resort. This secluded retreat offers excellent fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish and more on the expansive Missouri River reservoir. Stay in comfy lakeside cabins, hook up your RV, or pitch a tent at a scenic campsite. There’s also a well-stocked marina and store, boat rentals, and a restaurant serving up hearty meals. With its tranquil setting and fantastic fishing opportunities, New Evarts is the ideal getaway for anglers of all skill levels.
- Marina with boat rentals and slip rentals
- Prime access to Lake Francis Case fishing hotspots
- Cabins, RV sites, tent camping available
- Restaurant, general store, laundry on-site
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff
New Evarts Fishing Resort 1234 Resort Rd Chamberlain, SD 57325
Phone: 605-234-5678
Guided Fishing
The guided fishing trips have all the equipment provided. all you need is a cooler to take your fish home with you. If you want to take your won equipment that is fine, they also have an onsite bait and tackle shop if you need anything you are missing.
The Last Resort Lodge, Lake Ohae, South Dakota - Fishing & Hunting Lodge
Escape to The Last Resort, a secluded getaway nestled near the shore of Lake Oahe near Pierre, South Dakota. Featuring a cozy cabin, it’s the perfect base for fishing walleye, bass, catfish, and more.
Spend your days on the water chasing trophy fish, then relax back at the resort with a meal from the hosts. With its peaceful setting, excellent amenities, and fantastic fishing, The Last Resort truly is an angler’s paradise.
- Access to Lake Oahe’s world-class walleye, bass and catfish fishing
- Guide services and fishing packages are available
- Hunting packages also available at the lodge
The Last Resort 12345 Resort Rd Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-555-1234
The Last Resort is a great lodge for fishing and hunting and is owned by welcoming hosts, Doc and Rocky. They have a number of fishing guides who can take you out on the water and show you the best spots. They can offer all levels of guidance from unhooking your catches to simply taking you to the best locations.
Guide to South Dakota Lakes & Rivers
Lake Oahe
Stretching over 200 miles along the Missouri River, Lake Oahe offers excellent walleye, salmon, smallmouth bass, catfish, and pike fishing. The bays around Mobridge, Pollock, and Gettysburg are prime spots. The Standing Rock area also produces nice walleye and smallmouth.
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Lake Sharpe
Lake Sharpe was formed by the Big Bend Dam on the Missouri River. It boasts good populations of walleye, catfish, smallmouth bass, trout, and salmon. The Lower Bad River inlet and North Shore recreation area are noted fishing hotspots.
Lake Francis Case
This large Missouri River reservoir contains walleye, catfish, smallmouth bass, crappie, and pike. Key fishing access points include Chamberlain, the mouth of the White River, and the Platte Creek inlet. The early spring months produce good walleye action.
Pactola Reservoir
Surrounded by pine forests in the Black Hills, Pactola Reservoir is stocked annually with rainbow trout and also has smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and crappie. Productive fishing areas include Gulches inlet and Sandy Beach.
Angostura Reservoir
Angostura Reservoir spans nearly 15,000 acres along the Cheyenne River. In addition to rainbow trout, it holds populations of walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The Cottonwood Day Use area and Rock Creek inlet offer good shore fishing access.
Rivers
Missouri River
The “Mighty Mo” offers some of the state’s best catfish, walleye, and bass fishing as it winds through South Dakota. Notable access points include the James River, Lake Yankton, and the Standing Rock reservation shoreline.
Big Sioux River
Flowing south along the Iowa border, the Big Sioux River contains smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, and pike. Falls Park in Sioux Falls and the area below Akaska Dam are prime fishing spots.
Cheyenne River
Cutting through the north-central part of the state, the Cheyenne River harbors walleye, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and pike. Good shore fishing access is available near the US Highway 212 bridge crossing.
James River
The James River holds populations of walleye, catfish, crappie, and smallmouth bass as it flows into the Missouri. The section running through Huron and Mitchell offers abundant fishing opportunities.
Vermillion River
Beginning in northeast South Dakota, the Vermillion River is best known for its smallmouth bass, with opportunities to catch walleye and catfish as well. The river runs along the south and east edges of Vermillion where shore fishing is available.
