Dalton
Rainbow trout water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Lawrence County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
Jul 10
last stocked
1,050
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8 | Rainbow trout | adult | 600 | completed |
| Jul 10 | Rainbow trout | adult | 450 | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
| Dough bait rigs | floating dough bait 18 inches above a small egg sinker; hatchery fish know the smell |
| Casting spoons | 1/8 to 1/4 oz in fluorescent or metallic; count down until you find the depth |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Reausaw | 7.1 mi | Apr 14 |
| Roubaix | 9.5 mi | Apr 14 |
| Pactola Reservoir | 11 mi | Apr 21 |
| Canyon | 15 mi | Jun 15 |
| Sheridan | 18 mi | Apr 18 |
Records from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
South Dakota fishing
regulations.