Best Lakes for Fishing Near Sioux Falls
South Dakota
1 fishing lakes within driving distance of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ranked by water quality and fishing-specific filters. Filtered for documented fish species (3+) and public access. Ranked by water quality and species diversity.
Lakes near Sioux Falls are sparser (1 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Split Rock Reservoir (F) is the standout.
The fishing-specific ranking layered on top of the LakeGrade rubric is what produces the list below: a grade-good lake that does not also support the fishing use case is less useful than a grade-decent lake that does.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Split Rock Reservoir | Pipestone | F | 30.4 mi | 1.3 ft | 16 ft |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.