Ice Fishing Houses in South Dakota

Since ice fishing was brought to the United States by German immigrants in the late 1800s, South Dakota has been a popular destination for the sport, largely due to its natural scenic beauty and many small lakes. The locations outlined in this article are some of the most popular areas in the state for ice fishing, and have a large and diverse fish population in the surrounding waters.
  1. Sportsman's Lodge and Stonefire Motel

    • Sportsman's Lodge & Stonefire Motel is a specialty motel that caters to fishermen and hunters throughout the year. The staff has an extensive knowledge of excellent ice fishing and hunting locations and is on hand 24 hours a day. There is a small kitchen and tackle shop onsite and each room comes with cable television, heating, mini fridge and microwave.

      Sportsmans Lodge & Stonefire Motel‎

      22 West 12th Avenue

      Webster, SD 57274

      877-810-6096

      sportsmanslodgeandstonefiremotel.com‎

    Enemy Swim

    • Enemy Swim Is a large lake in the northeastern section of the state. The lake is frozen through most of the winter months and is primarily filled with rock bass, trout, and bullhead fish. There are also several bait and tackle shops surrounding the lake, which offer a full range of supplies for the ice fishing enthusiast.

    Lake Mitchell

    • Located in the southwest portion of the state, Lake Mitchell is a popular spot for bluegill and crappie. There are a number of campgrounds in the area which cater to fishermen throughout the year. In the summer months the lake is available for swimming and boating and has multiple playgrounds for children, but by January, the lake is typically frozen over and available for ice fishing. There are several prefabricated ice fishing structures available for rental.

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