Fishing
The DPG is open to public recreational fishing under state rules and regulations. Please refer to each specific state's regulating agency website:
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
Lake and Pond Fishing
For details visit the Fishing page.
Ice Fishing
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River and Stream Fishing
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Blacktail Picnic Area
Site Open
The Blacktail Picnic Area provides a peaceful prairie setting ideal for families, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the Grand River National Grassland. The site includes three picnic…
Jorgen’s Hollow Campground
Site Open
Jorgen’s Hollow Campground provides a rustic camping experience nestled in the oak savanna of the Dakota Prairie Grassland. The campground features 14 primitive campsites: seven are designated for…
Sather Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Sather Lake Recreation Area features three campground loops and one day-use loop with a total of 18 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, 5 vault toilets, a hand pump for potable water, a boat…
Sheyenne River Water Trail
Trail Open
The Sheyenne River Water Trail is a 199‑mile paddling route in North Dakota that stretches from Lake Ashtabula to the Sheyenne National Grassland. This scenic corridor winds through forested…