The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Belle Fourche Reservoir
Butte County, South Dakota · 8,000 acres (12.5 sq mi)
51°F water, level 58 ft, windy Friday (28 mph E).
About Belle Fourche Reservoir
In Butte County, South Dakota, Belle Fourche Reservoir covers 8,000 acres; it is a reservoir. Belle Fourche Dam (Orman Dam) holds it back on the Owl Creek. Belle Fourche Reservoir, held back by the Belle Fourche (Orman) Dam, stores irrigation water for the Belle Fourche Irrigation District.
It stretches about 6.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. The water sits about 2,960 ft above sea level. It reaches about 60 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Belle Fourche, is about 6.7 miles southwest. The closest city is Rapid City, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- 8,000 acres (12.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,960 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Belle Fourche Dam (Orman Dam), Owl Creek
- County
- Butte County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 24 mph
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Belle Fourche Reservoir
The fish here: walleye, catfish and white bass. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:49 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Belle Fourche Reservoir
- Belle Fourcheabout 6.7 mi southwest
- North Spearfishabout 16 mi southwest
- Spearfishabout 16 mi southwest
- Sturgisabout 21 mi southeast
- Rapid Citynearest city, about 47 mi southeast
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Questions about Belle Fourche Reservoir
What fish are in Belle Fourche Reservoir?
Belle Fourche Reservoir holds walleye, catfish and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Belle Fourche Reservoir?
About 60 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Belle Fourche Reservoir?
8,000 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Belle Fourche Reservoir?
Belle Fourche is about 6.7 miles southwest; North Spearfish is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Belle Fourche Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Belle Fourche Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
