Pactola Lake
Reservoir in South Dakota · 826 acres · near Johnson Siding, Silver City
Pactola Lake has 2 boat ramps and 1 carry-in launch listed as public.
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 level: Pactola Lake
Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.
Full pool is 4,580.2 ft (USACE, Top of Conservation).
Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Pactola Dam & Reservoir), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.
Launches
- Jenny Gulch Kayak Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Silver City · free
- Pactola North PWA · Boat ramp · near Johnson Siding
- Pactola South PWA · Boat ramp · near Johnson Siding
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Pactola Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.