LAKE POINSETT PROFILE 

One of the largest natural lakes in the state, Lake Poinsett is of glacial origin, a meandered lake with its waters state owned, and its fishery managed by the SDGFP.

Lake Poinsett is part of a chain of connected lakes. It receives most water inflows directly from the Dry Lake subwatershed to the north and from Lake Albert.

Miles of Shoreline.....................15 miles

Surface Area of Water ........ 7,903 acres

Watershed Area ............. 292,197 acres

Maximum Depth................... ... 22 feet

Mean Depth .......................... ..17 feet

Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) 1651.5 fmsl

SDGFP maintains five developed public accesses on the lake: Sorenson, Saaranen, Hammer's Beach, Prestrudes, and the State Recreation Area.

Lake Poinsett State Recreation Area is located on the Southeast side in Brookings County for public camping and day use.