Fishing At Lake Francis Case

AKA: Francis Case

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, sauger, white bass and yellow perch at Lake Francis Case in South Dakota.

Over 100 miles long with 540 miles of shoreline, Lake Francis Case is a fertile section of The Missouri River. This 100,000-acre lake in the south-central part of the state, runs from Pierre on the north end, to Pickstown at the south end. Walleye are the big deal here with both quantity and quality. Anglers soon learn that walleye are caught virtually everywhere the lake through the warm season as well as through the ice in winter. Perch and crappie are other favorites here, especially when ice fishing. The lake also has nice populations of catfish, sauger, and white bass. Bank fishing opportunities exist by the hundreds, and numerous boat launch ramps are scattered up and down the lake providing boating access from most any direction. Marinas, campgrounds, RV parks, bait & tackle, convenience stores, restaurants and lodging can be found throughout the area.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Francis Case

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Lake Francis Case Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Ft Randall Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
605 487-7272

Fun Time Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
605 222-5995

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

American Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Rodeo Avenue, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Buryanek State Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Buryanek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Dude Ranch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off County Road 6, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Fort Thompson Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Old Fort Thompson Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Left Tailrace Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, below the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Missouri River Boat Ramp Cedar Shore
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off George Mickelson Shoreline Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

North Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Northern Pike Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Snake Creek Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at the east end of the State Route 44 Bridge, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Shore State Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off US Highway 281, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Trailwaters Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, below the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

West Bridge State Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the State Route 44 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Whetstone Bay Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 1806, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.