South Dakota Unit 63A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 63A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
744Square Miles
7%Public Land
1,650 - 2,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your shotgun for Pheasants, Sharptail Grouse, and possibly a Greater Prairie Chicken
There is a large group of walk-in areas concentrated within this unit surrounding Akaska, as well as scattered smaller areas along the borders of the unit and near the lakes
GOHUNT maps is key to navigating public/private access
This particular unit is well known for fishing, including Chinook salmon in Lake Oahe
Located in the north central part of the state, bordered on the west by the Missouri River/Lake Oahe, this unit is primarily private land. There are large pockets of walk-in land mostly located to the south within the unit surrounding Akaska and to the east around both Swan Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Other smaller walk-in areas are spread along the border of the unit to the north. Access to each section may or may not be available. Check with local agencies for access descriptions. Public land exists along the border of the lakes, serving fishing and waterfowl hunting. Limited big game hunting opportunities in these areas. Walworth County makes up the entirety of the unit and is the westernmost of the SD counties to observe Central Time.
This unit contains a large portion of walk in and public land access.
