Lake Mina fishing

Fishing at Lake Mina has Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Saugeye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2012, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Saugeye and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

June 7, 2026

Plants on record

30

Since 2012

Species recorded

3

Surface acres

741

Access and facts

Nearest town
Mina
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Mina Lake Recreation Area's modern cabin has a private dock, shoreline access and a fully ADA-accessible bathroom. The park also has an ADA fishing pier, boat ramp and swim beach. Twelve miles west of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12; $10-$15 daily fee.

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How Lake Mina is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was June 7, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2020, 2023, and 2025.

Enemy Swim Lake (91.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Enemy Swim Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Lake Mina

Fishing Lake Mina is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and one more.

Walleye 15 plants
Plants
15 of 30
Last stocked
June 19, 2015

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Saugeye 13 plants
Plants
13 of 30
Last stocked
June 7, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Saugeye guide.

Channel Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 30
Last stocked
October 23, 2012

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fishing Lake Mina

Mina Lake Recreation Area is a year-round haven for anglers. The lake is also a popular destination for fishing. Visitors at the modern cabin have shoreline access with a private small dock from which they can fish.

Sources: gfp.sd.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 105,4102012
  • 48,9002013
  • 79,9062014
  • 80,0602015
  • 115,8902016
  • 65,4202017
  • 60,1802018
  • 60,9002019
  • 61,1002021
  • 61,4202022
  • 400,0002024
  • 58,0292026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 30 plants Showing 30 plants

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 7, 2026 Saugeye 15,756 – report
June 7, 2026 Saugeye 42,273 – report
May 12, 2024 Saugeye 400,000 – report
June 15, 2022 Saugeye 61,420 – report
June 9, 2021 Saugeye 61,100 – report
June 13, 2019 Saugeye 60,900 – report
June 6, 2018 Saugeye 8,120 – report
June 6, 2018 Saugeye 52,060 – report
June 8, 2017 Saugeye 44,720 – report
June 8, 2017 Saugeye 20,700 – report
June 9, 2016 Saugeye 35,090 – report
June 9, 2016 Saugeye 37,120 – report
June 9, 2016 Saugeye 43,680 – report
June 19, 2015 Walleye 67,600 – report
June 19, 2015 Walleye 12,460 – report
June 18, 2014 Walleye 79,906 – report
June 30, 2013 Walleye 25,400 – report
June 30, 2013 Walleye 23,500 – report
October 23, 2012 Channel Catfish 8,350 – report
October 19, 2012 Walleye 1,450 – report
October 17, 2012 Channel Catfish 8,725 – report
October 16, 2012 Walleye 600 – report
October 16, 2012 Walleye 1,340 – report
October 16, 2012 Walleye 270 – report
October 9, 2012 Walleye 335 – report
October 9, 2012 Walleye 900 – report
October 5, 2012 Walleye 1,100 – report
October 5, 2012 Walleye 1,000 – report
October 5, 2012 Walleye 490 – report
June 18, 2012 Walleye 80,850 – 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.

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