Belle Fourche Reservoir
Belle Fourche Reservoir in Butte County covers 8,063 acres with a 55-foot maximum depth and is managed as a warm-water permanent fishery. Walleye, channel catfish, black crappie and yellow perch are the primary game fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Primary species per SDGFP
Channel Catfish
Primary species
Crappie
Black crappie primary
Yellow Perch
Primary species
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rocky Point State Park rampsRampTwo boat ramps maintained by Rocky Point State Park; SDGFP notes they can get crowdedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Belle Fourche Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- A protected slot limit of 15 to 18 inches is noted for walleye, so confirm current rules.
- Shore access is good at the inlet, but falling summer and fall water can leave muddy banks.
- The ramps can get crowded, so launch early.
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