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about 110 miles

Grand River

Born where its two forks meet in Shadehill Reservoir, the Grand flows east across northern South Dakota through the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, its last miles forming an arm of Lake Oahe just above Mobridge.

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Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Grand River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 110 miles
SourceNorth and South forks meet at Shadehill Reservoir, Perkins County, SD
MouthMissouri River (Lake Oahe) near Mobridge, South Dakota
StateSouth Dakota

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Grand River in South Dakota, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Bait shops

No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Grand River ↗

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the Grand River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Facts from Grand River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.