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Fort Randall Information

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Fishing

Walleye & Sauger

  • When: Early May to late June; mid September through November.

Smallmouth Bass

  • When: May, June, September & October.

White Bass

  • When: May, June, September & October.

Northern Pike

  • When: May, June, September & October.

Crappie

  • When: May, June, September & October.

Catfish

  • When: June, July & August.

Hunting

  • All public lands around the lake and river are open to hunting, except for developed recreation areas.