Guide To Fishing At Waubay Lake

AKA: Waubay Reservoir

Walleye, in good numbers and size, are the reason anglers are drawn to Waubay Lake, a 15,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, at Grenville. Shaped like a giant splatter of paint, this lake has hundreds of miles of shoreline, and it's loaded with fish.

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

Smallmouth bass are the second most popular fish species here, followed by yellow perch, pike and sunfish. There is a boat launch ramp on the north shore at the Grenville Access Area, one at the upper west shore off 136th Street and Gaikowski Drive, and nice boat ramp on the southwest shore at the Kanago Access Area off 436th Ave. Even though the lake is most suited for boat fishing, anglers wishing to fish from the bank can find access all around the lake.

What to fish for...

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

Primary fish species residing in Waubay Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Waubay Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

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

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

Grenville Access Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off State Route 6, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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