Lake Thompson near De Smet, SD
(May-November)
“More Bang For Your Buck”
Lake Thompson is South Dakota’s best-kept secret to the outside fishing world.
This sprawling prairie lake of 10,000 acres is South Dakota’s second largest
natural lake. Similar too the size of the lake, its inhabitants get big too. The
primary fish is walleye but they are not the only game in town. Get more "bang for
your buck" with slab crappies up to 2 lbs, trophy smallmouth bass up to 6 lbs,
plus bonus northern pike, and jumbo perch.
(May-November)
“More Bang For Your Buck”
Lake Thompson is South Dakota’s best-kept secret to the outside fishing world.
This sprawling prairie lake of 10,000 acres is South Dakota’s second largest
natural lake. Similar too the size of the lake, its inhabitants get big too. The
primary fish is walleye but they are not the only game in town. Get more "bang for
your buck" with slab crappies up to 2 lbs, trophy smallmouth bass up to 6 lbs,
plus bonus northern pike, and jumbo perch.
Unique to Lake Thompson is the shallow water fishing or as we call it "combat
fishing." If you have never caught a walleye in extremely shallow water and felt
the fight of these tackle busting brutes, than Lake Thompson is an experience
you definitely should try.
fishing." If you have never caught a walleye in extremely shallow water and felt
the fight of these tackle busting brutes, than Lake Thompson is an experience
you definitely should try.
Lake Thompson is located in South Dakota's glacial lakes region.
The lake is located near De Smet, SD approximately 90 miles
northwest of Sioux Falls, SD. The prairie scenery of De Smet was the
setting for the Laura Ingalls Wilder book "The Little Town on the
Prairie" her childhood home and the Wilder museum attracts visitors
from across the country (www.ingallshomestead.com).
The lake is located near De Smet, SD approximately 90 miles
northwest of Sioux Falls, SD. The prairie scenery of De Smet was the
setting for the Laura Ingalls Wilder book "The Little Town on the
Prairie" her childhood home and the Wilder museum attracts visitors
from across the country (www.ingallshomestead.com).
Lodging is plentiful and diverse. The Lake Preston Motel
(605.847.4424) offers affordable and clean rooms with
kitchenettes and outstanding customer service. The motel also
has a house that sleeps up 12 people perfect for parties of 4 or
more.
The Super Deluxe Inn (www.desmetsuperdeluxeinn.com) in De
Smet offers a continental breakfast, indoor swimming pool, and
hot tub. Also located in De Smet is the historical and plush
Prairie House Manor (www.prairiehousemanor.com) this bed and
breakfast is an experience in itself. For the camping enthusiasts
The Lake Thompson Recreation Area is located on the lake's
shoreline. The state of the art campground has over 120
electrical campsites, with a boat ramp, camping cabins, and
showers (www.sdgfp.info/parks/index.htm).
(605.847.4424) offers affordable and clean rooms with
kitchenettes and outstanding customer service. The motel also
has a house that sleeps up 12 people perfect for parties of 4 or
more.
The Super Deluxe Inn (www.desmetsuperdeluxeinn.com) in De
Smet offers a continental breakfast, indoor swimming pool, and
hot tub. Also located in De Smet is the historical and plush
Prairie House Manor (www.prairiehousemanor.com) this bed and
breakfast is an experience in itself. For the camping enthusiasts
The Lake Thompson Recreation Area is located on the lake's
shoreline. The state of the art campground has over 120
electrical campsites, with a boat ramp, camping cabins, and
showers (www.sdgfp.info/parks/index.htm).
| Another tackle busting Lake Thompson Smallmouth Bass |
| Slab crappies will put a smile on your face! |
| Walleyes are the name of the game on Lake Thompson |
| Hotels, motels, houses, camping, & bed & breakfasts provide many options for the outdoor enthusiasts |
| Walleyes, bass, crappies, perch, and this bonus pike demonstrates why Lake Thompson offers more "bang for your buck." |