Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir (SD) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Mitchell. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir snapshot
Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir sits near Mitchell, SD and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDM district. Coordinates: 43.0674°, -98.5533°. Also known as Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir on Missouri River near Lake Andes, SD.
- Latest release
- 16,879 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 1354.90 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.