Boat Service & Repair near Lake Francis Case

Find vetted boat repair, motor service, and marine specialists near Lake Francis Case — serving Chamberlain, Winner, and south-central South
Lake Francis Case is a 102,000-acre Missouri River reservoir in Gregory, Lyman, and Brule counties in south-central South Dakota — the second largest of the four Missouri River mainstem reservoirs in South Dakota and a premier walleye, smallmouth bass, and pike fishery drawing anglers from across the northern Great Plains. The lake stretches approximately 107 miles from Fort Randall Dam at the southern end to Big Bend Dam at the northern end, creating an expansive Missouri River impoundment with 540 miles of shoreline across the rolling prairie and river breaks of south-central South Dakota. The Missouri River walleye fishery on Lake Francis Case is nationally recognized — the lake produces trophy walleye in numbers that draw dedicated walleye anglers from across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa specifically targeting the Francis Case corridor during the spring spawn and fall feeding periods. Smallmouth bass, northern pike, channel catfish, and white bass round out the year-round fishery. The communities of Chamberlain and Oacoma on either side of I-90 at the Missouri River crossing anchor the primary boating infrastructure and service market for the lake. Find Boat Services lists verified boat repair, motor service, electronics installation, trailer repair, and winterization providers serving Lake Francis Case within 35 miles across Gregory, Lyman, and Brule counties.

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Capital Marine & Sport LLC

23.75 miles

Pierre Sports Center

25.01 miles

Downs Marina

25.67 miles





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South Dakota Boating FAQ


In South Dakota, boats are registered for a one-year period. Fees are based on length: under 19ft motorized ($30), 19ft and over motorized ($55), and non-motorized/electric over 12ft ($18).


Yes, boats over 12 feet long and all motorboats (including those with electric trolling motors) must be titled and registered. There is a 3% excise tax due on the total purchase price.


South Dakota currently has no mandatory boater education requirements for adults. However, children under 12 may not operate a boat over 6 HP, and those under 14 may not operate a PWC, unless an adult (18+) is aboard.


Unless you are loading, launching, or on the water, all drain plugs must be out. You must pull plugs immediately after loading your boat and leave them out during transport and storage.


A standard resident fishing license typically costs $19. Annual park entrance licenses for vehicles are approximately $40.

Official South Dakota Resources

South Dakota Boating Laws & Regulations

The official manual for safe operation on the “prairie seas”.

South Dakota Boat Registration & Titling

Apply through your local county treasurer’s office

Invasive Species (AIS) Laws

Essential “Clean, Drain, Dry” requirements to protect SD waters.

South Dakota Fishing Licenses

Purchase your resident or non-resident fishing and park entrance licenses.

 SERVICE ALERT: Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe shops along the Missouri River corridor have limited capacity — South Dakota has fewer marine mechanics than neighboring states. If your boat needs motor work, winterization, or hull repairs, don't wait — book early as shops fill fast during the short South Dakota season.

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