Pennington County · reservoir · 841 acres
Pactola Reservoir
Pactola Reservoir 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
80°
62°
16 mph
25%
Fri
Overcast
84°
56°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Clear
94°
63°
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
- Deer Creek3.1 mi
- Jim Creek5.6 mi
- West Fork Estes Creek6.3 mi
- Horse Creek6.8 mi
- Estes Creek7.0 mi
- Bogus Jim Creek5.6 mi
- Slate Creek5.4 mi
- Sheridan Lake7.3 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.
Pactola Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pactola Reservoir?+
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 Pactola Reservoir?+
Pactola Reservoir is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.