Walleye Stocked · 19 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Angostura Reservoir fishing
Angostura Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, and 4 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp.
- Last stocked
- April 24, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 2 (+10 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 4,835
- Elevation
- 3,127 ft
Fish at Angostura Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 19 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last April 26, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Gizzard Shad Confirmed present 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide River Carpsucker Confirmed present
Shorthead Redhorse Confirmed present
How Angostura Reservoir is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 24, 2026, about when it usually is.
Fish stocked in 2012
476,423
Fish stocked in 2014
549,725
Fish stocked in 2015
4,702,776
Fish stocked in 2016
4,809,475
Fish stocked in 2017
4,609,032
Fish stocked in 2018
5,000,000
Fish stocked in 2019
5,422,140
Fish stocked in 2021
5,503,520
Fish stocked in 2022
4,750,000
Fish stocked in 2023
5,008,500
Fish stocked in 2024
5,819,390
Fish stocked in 2025
4,750,000
Fish stocked in 2026
5,000,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | Walleye | 5,000,000 | – | report |
| April 24, 2025 | Walleye | 4,750,000 | – | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Walleye | 4,000,000 | – | report |
| April 30, 2024 | Walleye | 1,811,890 | – | report |
| April 26, 2024 | Yellow Perch | 7,500 | – | report |
| May 10, 2023 | Yellow Perch | 8,500 | – | report |
| April 27, 2023 | Walleye | 5,000,000 | – | report |
| April 26, 2022 | Walleye | 4,750,000 | – | report |
| May 18, 2021 | Walleye | 4,903,520 | – | report |
| April 27, 2021 | Walleye | 600,000 | – | report |
| April 29, 2019 | Walleye | 5,422,140 | – | report |
| May 8, 2018 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | – | report |
| May 4, 2018 | Walleye | 4,000,000 | – | report |
| May 5, 2017 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | – | report |
| April 24, 2017 | Walleye | 3,609,032 | – | report |
| April 25, 2016 | Walleye | 4,809,475 | – | report |
| April 24, 2015 | Walleye | 4,702,776 | – | report |
| June 18, 2014 | Walleye | 202,725 | – | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Walleye | 347,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 2012 | Walleye | 77,832 | – | report |
| June 6, 2012 | Walleye | 398,591 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Hot Springs
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, cleaning station
Angostura Recreation Area rings the reservoir's 36 miles of shoreline with a boat ramp, four campgrounds (171 sites, 14 cabins), a swim beach, an ADA-accessible fishing pier and a fish cleaning station; a concession marina runs three locations. 10 miles southeast of Hot Springs off US 385/18.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) before you go.
About Angostura Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Angostura Reservoir?
Fishing Angostura Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 19 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Walleye was last stocked April 24, 2026. Yellow Perch was last stocked April 26, 2024. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Channel Catfish, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Angostura Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 24, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 24, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2013 and 2020.
How do you get on Angostura Reservoir?
The nearest town is Hot Springs. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Angostura Recreation Area rings the reservoir's 36 miles of shoreline with a boat ramp, four campgrounds (171 sites, 14 cabins), a swim beach, an ADA-accessible fishing pier and a fish cleaning station; a concession marina runs three locations. 10 miles southeast of Hot Springs off US 385/18.
Which lakes near Angostura Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Sylvan Lake (35.3 mi), Sheridan Lake (43.6 mi), Deerfield Reservoir (50.5 mi), Pactola Reservoir (50.5 mi), and Belle Fourche Reservoir (96.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Sheridan Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Deerfield Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye, and Belle Fourche Reservoir is also stocked with Yellow Perch.