Bad River
A plains river of central South Dakota that forms at Philip and runs east-northeast past Midland and Capa to meet the Missouri at Fort Pierre, across from Pierre.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Bad River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 161 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Confluence of North and South forks at Philip, South Dakota |
| Mouth | Missouri River at Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
| State | South Dakota |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Bad River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- South Dakota: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
Facts from Bad River (Wikipedia) ↗