Pennington County · reservoir · 5 acres
Major Lake
Major Lake is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
61°
14 mph
35%
Fri
Partly cloudy
83°
55°
9 mph
12%
Sat
Partly cloudy
93°
64°
12 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Newton Fork0.1 mi
- Patterson Creek1.4 mi
- Mitchell Lake1.5 mi
- Willow Creek3.1 mi
- Palmer Creek3.2 mi
- Reno Gulch Reservoir3.8 mi
- Sylvan Lake6.2 mi
- Horse Thief Lake5.3 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.
Major Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Major 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 Major Lake?+
Major Lake is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.