Walleye Stocked · 27 plants · last October 12, 2014 Best: dawn, dusk, night Richmond Lake fishing
Richmond Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Saugeye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and 3 more. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2012, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Saugeye, and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Black Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- May 12, 2024
- · Saugeye
- Plants on record
- 42
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 741
- Elevation
- 1,361 ft
Fish at Richmond Lake
Walleye Stocked · 27 plants · last October 12, 2014 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Saugeye Stocked · 15 plants · last May 12, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike 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 guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideHow Richmond Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2015 and 2020.
Fish stocked in 2012
10,173
Fish stocked in 2013
27,344
Fish stocked in 2014
18,248
Fish stocked in 2016
5,622
Fish stocked in 2017
60,320
Fish stocked in 2018
62,640
Fish stocked in 2019
62,350
Fish stocked in 2021
63,700
Fish stocked in 2022
63,080
Fish stocked in 2023
62,832
Fish stocked in 2024
425,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | Saugeye | 425,000 | – | report |
| June 8, 2023 | Saugeye | 62,832 | – | report |
| June 15, 2022 | Saugeye | 63,080 | – | report |
| June 9, 2021 | Saugeye | 63,700 | – | report |
| June 13, 2019 | Saugeye | 62,350 | – | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Saugeye | 62,640 | – | report |
| June 8, 2017 | Saugeye | 60,320 | – | report |
| October 28, 2016 | Saugeye | 216 | – | report |
| October 21, 2016 | Saugeye | 238 | – | report |
| October 21, 2016 | Saugeye | 400 | – | report |
| October 17, 2016 | Saugeye | 728 | – | report |
| October 13, 2016 | Saugeye | 204 | – | report |
| October 13, 2016 | Saugeye | 328 | – | report |
| October 11, 2016 | Saugeye | 856 | – | report |
| October 11, 2016 | Saugeye | 2,652 | – | report |
| October 12, 2014 | Walleye | 1,320 | – | report |
| October 12, 2014 | Walleye | 1,915 | – | report |
| October 12, 2014 | Walleye | 10,341 | – | report |
| October 10, 2014 | Walleye | 3,240 | – | report |
| October 10, 2014 | Walleye | 312 | – | report |
| October 10, 2014 | Walleye | 370 | – | report |
| October 8, 2014 | Walleye | 750 | – | report |
| October 18, 2013 | Walleye | 1,240 | – | report |
| October 18, 2013 | Walleye | 319 | – | report |
| October 18, 2013 | Walleye | 1,508 | – | report |
| October 9, 2013 | Walleye | 1,276 | – | report |
| October 9, 2013 | Walleye | 4,234 | – | report |
| October 9, 2013 | Walleye | 3,200 | – | report |
| October 3, 2013 | Walleye | 1,815 | – | report |
| October 3, 2013 | Walleye | 4,640 | – | report |
| October 3, 2013 | Walleye | 3,712 | – | report |
| October 2, 2013 | Walleye | 1,400 | – | report |
| October 2, 2013 | Walleye | 1,100 | – | report |
| October 2, 2013 | Walleye | 2,900 | – | report |
| October 19, 2012 | Walleye | 1,475 | – | report |
| October 19, 2012 | Walleye | 1,470 | – | report |
| October 16, 2012 | Walleye | 500 | – | report |
| October 16, 2012 | Walleye | 1,040 | – | report |
| October 9, 2012 | Walleye | 1,098 | – | report |
| October 9, 2012 | Walleye | 408 | – | report |
| October 5, 2012 | Walleye | 2,850 | – | report |
| October 5, 2012 | Walleye | 1,332 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Aberdeen
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
GFP maintains three accesses: east shore (bass club), south shore (recreation area with boat ramp, campground and swim beach) and southeast shore at the spillway. There are two ADA fishing access points, including Brook Brown Memorial. About 11 miles northwest of Aberdeen.
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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 Richmond Lake?
Fishing Richmond Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 27 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye. Walleye was last stocked October 12, 2014. Saugeye was last stocked May 12, 2024. Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Yellow Perch, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Richmond Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 12, 2024. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2012, most often in June and October. No plants recorded in 2015 and 2020.
How do you get on Richmond Lake?
The nearest town is Aberdeen. Facilities include restrooms and camping. GFP maintains three accesses: east shore (bass club), south shore (recreation area with boat ramp, campground and swim beach) and southeast shore at the spillway. There are two ADA fishing access points, including Brook Brown Memorial. About 11 miles northwest of Aberdeen.
Which lakes near Richmond Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Mina (10.1 mi), Waubay Lake (59.6 mi), Pickerel Lake (64.5 mi), and Enemy Swim Lake (65.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Mina is also stocked with Walleye and Saugeye, Waubay Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Pickerel Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Enemy Swim Lake is also stocked with Walleye.