Lake Madison fishing

Lake Madison fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, White Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2013, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, White Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Common Carp.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
11
Since 2013
Species stocked
1 (+10 also recorded)
Elevation
1,604 ft

Fish at Lake Madison

1 stocked · 10 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Lake Madison is stocked

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).

No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2025.

Fish stocked in 2013

280,150

Fish stocked in 2014

165,000

Fish stocked in 2017

195,515

Fish stocked in 2019

186,320

Fish stocked in 2021

198,900

Fish stocked in 2023

185,270

Fish stocked in 2024

184,800

Fish stocked in 2026

184,890

Stocking history

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Walleye184,890–report
June 9, 2024Walleye184,800–report
June 11, 2023Walleye185,270–report
June 10, 2021Walleye198,900–report
June 15, 2019Walleye186,320–report
June 10, 2017Walleye22,500–report
June 10, 2017Walleye105,395–report
June 10, 2017Walleye67,620–report
June 14, 2014Walleye165,000–report
June 26, 2013Walleye135,850–report
June 26, 2013Walleye144,300–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Madison
Facilities
restrooms, camping, cleaning station

Walker's Point Recreation Area, 9 miles southeast of Madison off SD Hwy 19, has a boat ramp, fishing pier, fish cleaning station and shore fishing on this 2,703-acre lake. GFP says anglers can fish both from shore and off shore there.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) before you go.

Nearest lakes

Lake Herman 6.8 mi last stocked June 7, 2026 Lake Henry 34 mi last stocked June 10, 2024 Lake Alvin 41.5 mi last stocked September 2, 2026 Lake Cochrane 58.5 mi last stocked October 22, 2025 Pelican Lake 63.4 mi last stocked June 16, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Madison?

Fishing Lake Madison usually means Walleye. All 11 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 11, 2026. Yellow Perch, White Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Madison stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2013, most often in June. No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2025.

How do you get on Lake Madison?

The nearest town is Madison. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and cleaning station. Walker's Point Recreation Area, 9 miles southeast of Madison off SD Hwy 19, has a boat ramp, fishing pier, fish cleaning station and shore fishing on this 2,703-acre lake. GFP says anglers can fish both from shore and off shore there.

Which lakes near Lake Madison were stocked more recently?

Lake Alvin (41.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Alvin is also stocked with Walleye.

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