Lake Francis Case
Chamberlain & Platte, SD. (March – May)
Lake Francis Case “A Walleye Producing Factory”
Lake Francis Case is part of the Missouri River system running through south central South
Dakota. This reservoir (despite the name, Lake Francis Case is a reservoir) stretches from
the Big Bend Dam at Fort Thompson, SD to the Fort Randall Dam at Pickstown, SD, as the
crow flies approximately 110 plus miles.
Draping the shores of Lake Francis Case is Chamberlain, SD South Dakota’s “gateway to
the west” and home too much of the Lake Francis Case walleye population during the spring.
Chamberlain is conveniently located just off of Interstate 90 a short 2-hour drive, due west of
Sioux Falls, SD. This picturesque community is tailor made for the fisherman with abundant
lodging, restaurants (which will cook your fish for you), and a casino just north of town.
Starting in the fall and through out the winter, walleyes start stacking up in the upper reaches
of Lake Francis Case. As the ice melts and winter turns to spring these resident walleyes are
joined by more walleyes migrating from the lower reaches of Lake Francis Case. These
migrating fish have one goal in mind, to spawn, in and around the town of Chamberlain. The
result is a massive concentration of walleyes! Numbers and action is the name of the game.
If conditions are right, 50 fish days are not uncommon.
Much like the walleyes, anglers from across the midwest migrate to Lake Francis Case to take
advantage of this outstanding fishery. Book your trip early while openings are still available.
For more information on Lake Francis Case click on the following articles:
Lake Francis Case: A Walleye Producing Factory
Where's Bubba? Post Spawn Fishing On Lake Francis Case
Platte, SD. Cure For The Summertime Blues
Pictures Lake Francis Case
2007 Pictures
Chamberlain & Platte, SD. (March – May)
Lake Francis Case “A Walleye Producing Factory”
Lake Francis Case is part of the Missouri River system running through south central South
Dakota. This reservoir (despite the name, Lake Francis Case is a reservoir) stretches from
the Big Bend Dam at Fort Thompson, SD to the Fort Randall Dam at Pickstown, SD, as the
crow flies approximately 110 plus miles.
Draping the shores of Lake Francis Case is Chamberlain, SD South Dakota’s “gateway to
the west” and home too much of the Lake Francis Case walleye population during the spring.
Chamberlain is conveniently located just off of Interstate 90 a short 2-hour drive, due west of
Sioux Falls, SD. This picturesque community is tailor made for the fisherman with abundant
lodging, restaurants (which will cook your fish for you), and a casino just north of town.
Starting in the fall and through out the winter, walleyes start stacking up in the upper reaches
of Lake Francis Case. As the ice melts and winter turns to spring these resident walleyes are
joined by more walleyes migrating from the lower reaches of Lake Francis Case. These
migrating fish have one goal in mind, to spawn, in and around the town of Chamberlain. The
result is a massive concentration of walleyes! Numbers and action is the name of the game.
If conditions are right, 50 fish days are not uncommon.
Much like the walleyes, anglers from across the midwest migrate to Lake Francis Case to take
advantage of this outstanding fishery. Book your trip early while openings are still available.
For more information on Lake Francis Case click on the following articles:
Lake Francis Case: A Walleye Producing Factory
Where's Bubba? Post Spawn Fishing On Lake Francis Case
Platte, SD. Cure For The Summertime Blues
Pictures Lake Francis Case
2007 Pictures
Similar to Chamberlain, SD in the spring, Platte, SD plays hoist to a large part of the
walleye population in the summer. After the walleyes spawn, they begin to move south
towards their summer time haunts near the town of Platte, SD. The lower reaches of Lake
Francis Case with its deep clear water and plentiful structure is an ideal sanctuary for
walleyes, smallmouth bass, white bass, and catfish.
The open prairie,rolling hills, and
bridges give Lake Francis Case a
unique western flavor - a must try!
bridges give Lake Francis Case a
unique western flavor - a must try!