Lake Alvin fishing

Fishing at Lake Alvin is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Gizzard Shad, Yellow Perch, Saugeye, and Crappie, and 2 more. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2012, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Saugeye, and Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill.

Last stocked

September 2, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2012

Species recorded

Surface acres

105

Elevation

1,273 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Harrisburg
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms

This 105-acre reservoir was formed by a 1954 dam across Nine Mile Creek and is a no-wake zone, boats limited to 5 mph. A day-use-only park (no camping) with an ADA-accessible fishing pier and boat ramp. Four miles east of Harrisburg; $10-$15 daily fee.

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How Lake Alvin is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of May. In 2026 it was May 12, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2020 and 2022.

Fish at Lake Alvin

Fishing Lake Alvin is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 11 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 6 more.

Walleye 11 plants

Plants: 11 of 40
Last stocked: September 16, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 40
Last stocked: September 24, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Crappie 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 40
Last stocked: September 16, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Saugeye 4 plants

Plants: 4 of 40
Last stocked: June 7, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Saugeye guide.

Bluegill 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 40
Last stocked: September 16, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 40
Last stocked: September 2, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Gizzard Shad 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 40
Last stocked: May 20, 2024

Yellow Perch 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 40
Last stocked: October 18, 2017

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fish stocked per year

2592012
1,3562013
90,0002014
7,6102015
8892016
61,5372017
602018
8,4002019
7,6002021
11,9682023
522024
109,9832025
126,5782026

Stocking history

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Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 2, 2026	Channel Catfish	9,610	–	report
June 7, 2026	Saugeye	16,968	–	report
May 12, 2026	Saugeye	100,000	–	report
September 24, 2025	Largemouth Bass	2,355	–	report
September 24, 2025	Largemouth Bass	5,382	–	report
September 16, 2025	Crappie	141	–	report
September 16, 2025	Walleye	10	–	report
September 16, 2025	Bluegill	1,057	–	report
September 16, 2025	Largemouth Bass	15	–	report
September 16, 2025	Channel Catfish	16	–	report
September 11, 2025	Crappie	12	–	report
September 11, 2025	Bluegill	371	–	report
September 10, 2025	Largemouth Bass	10	–	report
September 10, 2025	Channel Catfish	46	–	report
September 9, 2025	Largemouth Bass	243	–	report
May 29, 2025	Bluegill	130	–	report
May 29, 2025	Crappie	160	–	report
May 29, 2025	Crappie	30	–	report
May 29, 2025	Largemouth Bass	5	–	report
May 6, 2025	Saugeye	100,000	–	report
May 20, 2024	Gizzard Shad	52	–	report
June 8, 2023	Saugeye	11,968	–	report
June 8, 2021	Walleye	7,600	–	report
June 19, 2019	Walleye	8,400	–	report
May 23, 2018	Gizzard Shad	60	–	report
October 23, 2017	Walleye	462	–	report
October 18, 2017	Yellow Perch	1,414	–	report
October 13, 2017	Yellow Perch	4,111	–	report
October 11, 2017	Walleye	690	–	report
June 8, 2017	Yellow Perch	54,860	–	report
October 18, 2016	Walleye	331	–	report
October 18, 2016	Walleye	158	–	report
October 17, 2016	Walleye	400	–	report
June 18, 2015	Walleye	7,560	–	report
June 5, 2015	Gizzard Shad	50	–	report
May 16, 2014	Walleye	90,000	–	report
September 25, 2013	Walleye	300	–	report
April 5, 2013	Largemouth Bass	1,056	–	report
May 21, 2012	Largemouth Bass	53	–	report
May 15, 2012	Largemouth Bass	206	–	report

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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.