Fishing
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There are many classic fishing opportunities on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Some streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are stocked yearly with a variety of fish species one each Grassland District. Please click on a grassland to learn more about fishing in that area.
Many summer fishing locations can also be used as ice fishing locations in the winter.
Anglers can try their luck on several panfish species including: bluegill, large-mouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, white crappie, bullhead, and catfish. There are a few ponds that are known to have walleye and pike as well.
Visitors are likely to see a variety of wildlife near fishing areas. These include the Boreal Chorus Frog, Gopher snake, Milk snake, Northern Leopard Frog, Painted Turtle, Plains Gartersnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Racer, Short-horned lizard, and Tiger Salamander. We welcome visitors to enjoy observing wildlife and ask you not to disturb or harass the wildlife.