Lake Oakwood

Boat Ramps: 4
Access Points: 5
Species: 0

Lake Oakwood is a series of eight connecting glacial lakes located in Brookings County, South Dakota, approximately 7 miles north and 3 miles west of Volga. Covering approximately 2,000 acres with a maximum depth of 9 feet and an average depth of 6 feet, this prairie lake system is nestled within Oakwood Lakes State Park, which provides year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, hiking, and cross-country skiing. The lake system has historical significance as it was once used as a summer camp and annual gathering spot for American Indians before Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands in the park today.

South Dakota licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Oakwood and what's needed to catch them.

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Oakwood. 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.

Oakwood East South Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Oakwood

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.

South Dakota licenses and regulations

South Dakota 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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South Dakota Fishing License

Residents and Nonresidents 18 years old and older are required to have a fishing license

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South Dakota 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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South Dakota Stream Access Laws

If a river or stream is capable of being floated, it can be used for any lawful recreational activity, such as boating or fishing. Any public use above the ordinary high water mark, i.e., outside of the stream bank, without the landowner's permission, would be considered trespassing.

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Take Lake Oakwood with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Oakwood to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Oakwood to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.