Where to see a Smallmouth Bass in South Dakota

The Smallmouth Bass is recorded in the counties of 14 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Shadehill Reservoir State Recreation Area
2. Lake Hiddenwood State Park
3. Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area
4. Custer State Park
5. Pickerel Lake State Park
6. Custer State Park Airport
7. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
8. Roy Lake State Park
9. Sica Hollow State Park
10. Fort Sisseton State Park
11. Palisades State Park
12. Oakwood Lakes State Park
13. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
14. Richmond Lake State Recreation Area

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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