Lake Oahe

Lake Oahe, the largest lake in the state and the fourth-largest lake in the country, has roughly 2250 miles of shoreline. Millions of people visit each year because of its enormous expanse and a wide range of leisure options.

You may have fun here because there are 50 state parks scattered around the lake. Visitors to the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area can view the numerous vibrant butterflies and pollinators in the Prairie Butterfly Garden area, which is perfect for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. In the winter, you can see many bald eagles breeding on the treetops nearby. In Indian Creek Recreational Area, there are numerous trails and wildlife species like deer, wild turkeys, beavers, and raccoons that you can observe if you enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing.

This lake has a great selection of different fish species, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, and chinook salmon. The Bridge City Marina in Mobridge rents out fishing boats and pontoon boats.

Swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, hiking, camping, picnics, wildlife watching, biking, bird-watching, and animal viewing are some other activities.

Location: begin in central South Dakota and continues north into North Dakota