Guide To Taking Kids Fishing At Top Spots In South Dakota
Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in SD.

Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. Ice fishing, on safe ice, is a great winter activity for kids. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life, and we encourage you to invest the time in South Dakota kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in South Dakota to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Mount Rushmore State.
Huron
- Ravine Lake
Pierre
- Lake Sharpe
Sioux Falls
- Rotary Nolin Park
Rapid City
- Canyon Lake Park
- Founders Park
- Jackson Park
- Old Storybook Park
- Roosevelt Park
- Sioux Park
Watertown
- Lake Pelican
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in SD
1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.
2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.
3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.
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Kids Fishing Video
South Dakota Kids Fishing Photos

Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.
See additional tips, ideas and instructions for taking kids fishing.
Kids fishing locations and information, by state.
Help us identify other youth fishing spots in SD.
If you are aware of a great place to take kids fishing in your area, please let us know. We can add it to our list. Every kid that catches a fish will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.
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