Guide To Fishing At Lake Thompson

AKA: Thompson Reservoir

Rocky shorelines and submerged timber create great cover for all the fish species thriving in Lake Thompson, a 15,000-acre lake in the east-central part of the state, at De Smet.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Bass, crappie and bluegill spend much of their time in the shallower water of over forty miles of shoreline . Walleye and perch tend to remain offshore around the river channel, ledges and humps. There is a nice boat landing at Lake Thompson Public Water Access on the northwest shore, and a boat ramp at Lake Thompson State Recreation Area in the northeast corner of the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Thompson in South Dakota.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Thompson

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Thompson Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

436th Avenue Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off 436th Avenue, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

State Lakeside Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off 436th Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Thompson Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off 439th Avenue, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

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