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Columbia Road Reservoir

South Dakota
17.09 km²
45.7237, -98.2777
13 species
NHD {FE8C2414-868D-42C5-A7DE-1980B7357E2A}
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About Columbia Road Reservoir

Columbia Road Reservoir is a reservoir in South Dakota, United States. It covers approximately 17.09 km² (4224 acres). The lake centroid is located at 45.7237° N, 98.2777° W. 13 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Reservoir
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
13 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Columbia Road Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 27m
Dawn12:09
Sunrise12:38
Sunset00:05
Dusk00:35

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:39 – 13:38Excellent
  • Morning13:38 – 18:22Good
  • Midday18:22 – 21:05Calm
  • Afternoon21:05 – 23:05Good
  • Dusk23:05 – 01:05Excellent
  • Night01:05 – 11:39Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 09:14

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Columbia Road Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Columbia Road Reservoir include Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and others. The list is based on species present in South Dakota waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Columbia Road Reservoir?

Columbia Road Reservoir covers approximately 17.09 square kilometres (4224 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Columbia Road Reservoir located?

Columbia Road Reservoir is located in South Dakota, United States, with its centroid at 45.7237°, -98.2777°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF