Lawrence County · reservoir · 2 acres
Dalton Lake
1 stocking on record · South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Dalton Lake is a reservoir in Lawrence County, South Dakota — most recently on Jul 10, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
62°
17 mph
28%
Fri
Mostly clear
82°
59°
12 mph
6%
Sat
Clear
94°
70°
14 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 10 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Estes Creek3.9 mi
- South Boxelder Creek3.8 mi
- Jim Creek5.5 mi
- West Fork Estes Creek5.3 mi
- Little Elk Creek4.6 mi
- Hay Creek5.0 mi
- Meadow Creek6.1 mi
- Bogus Jim Creek7.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Dalton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dalton Lake?+
Yes — South Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Dalton Lake?+
Dalton Lake is a reservoir in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks · updated Jul 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.