Paddlefish Stocked · 34 plants · last September 4, 2025 Last stocked September 4, 2025 · 34 plants
Paddlefish species guideLake Francis Case fishing
Lake Francis Case fishing is stocked with Paddlefish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Yellow Perch, and 4 more. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2012, most often in August and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and White Bass, dawn, day, dusk, and night for Sauger, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Common Carp.
- Last stocked
- September 4, 2025
- · Paddlefish
- Plants on record
- 34
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 88,007
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
Fish at Lake Francis Case
Paddlefish Stocked · 34 plants · last September 4, 2025 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Sauger Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk, night Best: dawn, day, dusk, night
Sauger species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Gizzard Shad Confirmed present 
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Shorthead Redhorse Confirmed present
How Lake Francis Case is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2012
1,896
Fish stocked in 2013
3,750
Fish stocked in 2014
3,980
Fish stocked in 2015
31,862
Fish stocked in 2016
10,071
Fish stocked in 2017
35,603
Fish stocked in 2018
24,679
Fish stocked in 2019
43,204
Fish stocked in 2021
27,444
Fish stocked in 2023
15,929
Fish stocked in 2024
29,478
Fish stocked in 2025
36,270
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 | Paddlefish | 7,920 | – | report |
| September 3, 2025 | Paddlefish | 12,960 | – | report |
| September 2, 2025 | Paddlefish | 15,390 | – | report |
| September 6, 2024 | Paddlefish | 5,130 | – | report |
| September 6, 2024 | Paddlefish | 4,560 | – | report |
| September 5, 2024 | Paddlefish | 10,200 | – | report |
| September 4, 2024 | Paddlefish | 9,588 | – | report |
| September 7, 2023 | Paddlefish | 6,040 | – | report |
| August 29, 2023 | Paddlefish | 9,889 | – | report |
| September 9, 2021 | Paddlefish | 4,992 | – | report |
| September 9, 2021 | Paddlefish | 3,552 | – | report |
| September 8, 2021 | Paddlefish | 9,492 | – | report |
| September 7, 2021 | Paddlefish | 9,408 | – | report |
| September 13, 2019 | Paddlefish | 11,070 | – | report |
| September 11, 2019 | Paddlefish | 8,609 | – | report |
| September 11, 2019 | Paddlefish | 1,960 | – | report |
| September 9, 2019 | Paddlefish | 11,012 | – | report |
| August 29, 2019 | Paddlefish | 7,200 | – | report |
| August 29, 2019 | Paddlefish | 3,353 | – | report |
| September 7, 2018 | Paddlefish | 936 | – | report |
| September 7, 2018 | Paddlefish | 1,398 | – | report |
| September 6, 2018 | Paddlefish | 13,191 | – | report |
| September 5, 2018 | Paddlefish | 8,218 | – | report |
| August 23, 2018 | Paddlefish | 936 | – | report |
| August 30, 2017 | Paddlefish | 11,322 | – | report |
| August 29, 2017 | Paddlefish | 16,349 | – | report |
| August 28, 2017 | Paddlefish | 7,932 | – | report |
| August 2, 2016 | Paddlefish | 3,161 | – | report |
| August 1, 2016 | Paddlefish | 6,910 | – | report |
| September 2, 2015 | Paddlefish | 15,188 | – | report |
| September 1, 2015 | Paddlefish | 16,674 | – | report |
| September 16, 2014 | Paddlefish | 3,980 | – | report |
| September 17, 2013 | Paddlefish | 3,750 | – | report |
| September 20, 2012 | Paddlefish | 1,896 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Pickstown
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, cleaning station
GFP runs state recreation areas on this 107-mile Missouri River reservoir, including North Point by Fort Randall Dam near Pickstown, Pease Creek, Platte Creek, Snake Creek and Buryanek; each has boat ramps, a fish cleaning station and shore fishing. Platte Creek lists ADA ramp access. Entrance fee.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) before you go.
About Lake Francis Case
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Francis Case?
Fishing Lake Francis Case usually means Paddlefish. All 34 plants on record are Paddlefish. Paddlefish was last stocked September 4, 2025. Walleye, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Channel Catfish, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Francis Case stocked?
Last stocked September 4, 2025. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2012, most often in August and September. No plants recorded in 2020 and 2022.
How do you get on Lake Francis Case?
The nearest town is Pickstown. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. GFP runs state recreation areas on this 107-mile Missouri River reservoir, including North Point by Fort Randall Dam near Pickstown, Pease Creek, Platte Creek, Snake Creek and Buryanek; each has boat ramps, a fish cleaning station and shore fishing. Platte Creek lists ADA ramp access. Entrance fee.
Which lakes near Lake Francis Case were stocked more recently?
Lake Herman (95.3 mi), Lake Madison (98.8 mi), and Lake Alvin (101.6 mi) were stocked more recently.