The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Angostura Reservoir
Fall River County, South Dakota · 4,410 acres (6.9 sq mi)
55°F water, calm this morning.
About Angostura Reservoir
Angostura Reservoir spreads over 4,410 acres in Fall River County, South Dakota. Angostura Dam holds it back on the Cheyenne River. Angostura Reservoir impounds the Cheyenne River in the southern Black Hills of Fall River County.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. Its surface is about 3,180 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 75 ft. The nearest town, Hot Springs, is about 6.4 miles north. The closest city is Rapid City, about 52 miles away.
- Size
- 4,410 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 75 ft
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,180 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Angostura Dam, Cheyenne River
- County
- Fall River County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Angostura Reservoir
Angostura Reservoir holds walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Angostura Reservoir
- Hot Springsabout 6.4 mi north
- Custerabout 30 mi north
- Rapid Citynearest city, about 52 mi north
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Questions about Angostura Reservoir
What fish are in Angostura Reservoir?
Angostura Reservoir holds walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Angostura Reservoir?
About 75 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Angostura Reservoir?
4,410 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Angostura Reservoir?
Hot Springs is about 6.4 miles north; Custer is about 30 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Angostura Reservoir today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Angostura Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
