South Dakota / Lake Poinsett /
Lake Poinsett Recreation Area
Boat ramp · on Lake Poinsett · near Arlington Beach · South Dakota
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks lists this water as infested with zebra mussels. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks · checked October 18, 2026
Lake Poinsett watercraft inspection station (Western AIS coordinators (PSMFC)), at this launch. Season: May 20 to August 15, 2026.
Western AIS coordinators (PSMFC) · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2023 to 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
- Coordinates
- 44.54175, -97.06893
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Lake Poinsett
Lake in South Dakota. All launches on Lake Poinsett.
Community
Where people who use Lake Poinsett talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Lake Poinsett - Prestrude · 2.4 mi · Lake Poinsett
- Lake Albert - East · 3.0 mi · Lake Albert
- Lake Poinsett - Sorenson PWA · 3.1 mi · Lake Poinsett
- Lake Poinsett - Sarranen · 3.5 mi · Lake Poinsett
- Dry Lake Boat Launch · 4.2 mi · Dry Lake
- Lake Poinsett - Almos · 4.2 mi · Lake Poinsett
Sources
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Boat Ramps (Environmental Review Tool service) record {629F7A49-163C-468B-AEB3-4921543B4051} · State of South Dakota disclaimer: a public service, no warranty; credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
- OpenStreetMap w1480993364 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Why it is listed as public: listed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Boat Ramps (Environmental Review Tool service). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.