Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 19, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Mina fishing
Lake Mina fishing is stocked with Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Saugeye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, and 2 more. 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, Saugeye, and Black Crappie, dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Black Bullhead, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- June 7, 2026
- · Saugeye
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 3 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 741
Fish at Lake Mina
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 19, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Saugeye Stocked · 13 plants · last June 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last October 23, 2012 Best: dusk, night 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guideHow Lake Mina is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020, 2023, and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2012
105,410
Fish stocked in 2013
48,900
Fish stocked in 2014
79,906
Fish stocked in 2015
80,060
Fish stocked in 2016
115,890
Fish stocked in 2017
65,420
Fish stocked in 2018
60,180
Fish stocked in 2019
60,900
Fish stocked in 2021
61,100
Fish stocked in 2022
61,420
Fish stocked in 2024
400,000
Fish stocked in 2026
58,029
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Mina
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Mina Lake Recreation Area, 12 miles west of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12, has a boat ramp, ADA fishing pier, shore fishing and a swim beach; its modern cabin has a small private dock. GFP lists a second public access on the southeast shore near the outlet.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Mina?
Fishing Lake Mina usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and one more. Walleye was last stocked June 19, 2015. Saugeye was last stocked June 7, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 23, 2012. Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Mina stocked?
Last stocked June 7, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2012, most often in June and October. No plants recorded in 2020, 2023, and 2025.
How do you get on Lake Mina?
The nearest town is Mina. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Mina Lake Recreation Area, 12 miles west of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12, has a boat ramp, ADA fishing pier, shore fishing and a swim beach; its modern cabin has a small private dock. GFP lists a second public access on the southeast shore near the outlet.