Lake Francis Case
Lake Francis Case is a lake in South Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue Catfish.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Francis Case is a large reservoir impounded by Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River in south-central South Dakota, United States. The lake has an area of 102,000 acres (410 km2) and a maximum depth of 140 ft (43 m). Lake Francis Case has a length of approximately 107 mi (172 km) and has a shoreline of 540 mi (870 km). The lake is the eleventh-largest reservoir in the United States and is located within the counties of: Charles Mix, Gregory, Lyman, Brule, and Buffalo. The lake stretches from Pickstown, South Dakota upstream to Big Bend Dam.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Francis Case?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Channel Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Francis Case?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Francis Case?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Francis Case right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 39%.