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Lewis and Clark Lake

Boat Ramps
21
Access Points
29
Species
21

Lewis and Clark Lake, a 31,000-acre Missouri River reservoir straddling the Nebraska-South Dakota border, offers excellent year-round fishing opportunities. Created by the construction of Gavins Point Dam, this 25-mile long impoundment features 90 miles of accessible shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake is characterized by its chalk-bluff shorelines, diverse habitats, and high water flow rates that can replace the entire lake volume in just days during high releases from Fort Randall Dam upstream. As part of the Missouri River Reservoir System, Lewis and Clark Lake attracts anglers from across the nation with its abundant fish populations and scenic beauty, particularly for its quality walleye, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish fishing.


Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

  • Blue Catfish19,388 fishOct 23, 2025
  • Walleye253,402 fish · JuvenilesJun 6, 2023
  • Walleye585,152 fish · JuvenilesJun 1, 2023
  • Walleye168,265 fish · JuvenilesJun 1, 2023
  • Walleye2,097,645 fish · JuvenilesJul 7, 2022

Source

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lewis and Clark Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Lewis and Clark Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nebraska licenses and regulations

Nebraska Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Nebraska Fishing License

A sport fishing license is required for any person 16 years of age and older.

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Nebraska Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Nebraska Stream Access Laws

An individual is allowed to navigate all Nebraska rivers and streams even if such rivers and streams flow through private property. The landowner owns the land adjoining and underneath the river and stream. Therefore, an individual is trespassing if he/she gets out of the canoe, kayak or inner-tube, or drops anchor.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE AT SPRINGFIELD,SD

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