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Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
Explore the current fishing and water conditions at Fort Randall Reservoir, located near Mitchell, South Dakota. This page provides essential data for anglers, including release/outflow rates, lake level/elevation, and local weather conditions. By monitoring t…View all
26.7k
CFS1,354.75
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Above normal pool (1353.9 FT)
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Summer Low-Light Feed
Fish rise to feed during dawn/dusk before dropping deeper later.
Season
Jun
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
Water release alerts
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Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.
Custom flow limit (CFS)
AI fishing analysis
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Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
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Technical analysis
Water level history
Measured in ft
Level Scale
Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window
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Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir — frequently asked questions
Is Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir releasing water right now?
As of the most recent reading, Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir is discharging about 26,732 cfs. Releases change with USACE operations and rainfall, so check the live outflow chart above before you fish.
What is the current water level at Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir?
The latest water level at Fort Randall Dam & Reservoir is about 1,354.75 ft. That's about 4.75 ft above the normal conservation pool of 1,350 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.