Where to see a Black Crappie in South Dakota

The Black Crappie is recorded in the counties of 18 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Bear Butte State Park
2. Lake Hiddenwood State Park
3. Richmond Lake State Recreation Area
4. Fisher Grove State Park
5. Pickerel Lake State Park
6. Lake Herman State Park
7. Palisades State Park
8. Twin Lakes State Recreation Area
9. Custer State Park
10. Custer State Park Airport
11. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
12. Union Grove State Park
13. Oakwood Lakes State Park
14. Newton Hills State Park
15. Good Earth State Park
16. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
17. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
18. Hartford Beach State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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