General Information South Dakota's State slogan is "The Land of Infinite Variety" for good reason: SD offers an incredibly diverse landscape with mountains, abundant rivers, glacial lakes, giant reservoirs, and 4.5 million acres of public hunting land that ensure an incredible variety of sporting opportunities. The Mount Rushmore State is 75,898 square miles bisected by the Missouri River, with five distinct geographical areas with their own special characteristics. Capital City: Pierre Largest City: Sioux Falls National Parks and Forests: Badlands National Park Jewel Cave National Monument Missouri River National Recreation Area Mount Rushmore National Memorial Wind Cave National Park Sport Fishing South Dakota has a vast array of angling opportunities. Well-managed fisheries in the Black Hills impoundments and reservoirs, streams, and lakes provide anglers with rainbow, brown, and eastern brook trout. The West River Prairie region sports thousands of ponds where largemouth bass is king, and impoundments on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian reservations offer bass, panfish, catfish, and some walleye. The Missouri River impoundments and huge Oahe Reservoir and dams, which form the great lakes region, boast over 30 species of fish. The beautiful and abundant natural lakes in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state provide panfish, walleye, bass, and northern pike. For information on licensing, seasons, limits, rules and regulations, please contact the South Dakota Department of Fish and Game at South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website.