Outdoor Fun

James River

Have a leisurely day of fishing or hunting along the James River. Just blocks from downtown, unbelievable fishing awaits the interested angler at Third Street Dam. Anglers can fish from shore or launch a boat at the ramp. Fisherman have caught many species of fish as well as muskellunge, American Eel, short nose gar, gizzard shad, freshwater drum and paddle fish on the river. Whether you are looking for a full week's adventure or just a day long trip, launch your canoe at the Southern James River Canoe Trail. The adventure generally takes five days to canoe the entire 76 miles but there are eight access points along the trail that allow for a shortened trip or some camping.


Lake Byron
This lake offers premium recreational opportunities and has been one of the top producers of trophy walleye in the state! Located 15 miles northeast of Huron, this lake provides excellent fishing for walleye, perch, crappie, pike and bullhead. Lake Byron is also a premium site for water skiing, boating and camping and many residents of Huron call this lake their home!


The Heartland Snowmobile Trail
For the winter outdoorsmen, the Huron area offers 73 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which extends way beyond its borders as it connects with other trail systems throughout the state. Depending on your location, the trail runs west of Iroquois to Huron, cuts over to Hwy. 37 and travels to Hwy. 34. From there, you travel west on Hwy. 34 for Hwy 281 where you go north to the Alpena Road. Turn east and back to Hwy. 37. The trails are groomed regularly pending snow conditions. The Great Plains Snow Trailers is a snowmobile club that conducts several club rides and poker runs annually. For information on the snowmobile club or trail system, contact Steve Broer at 605-352-4170.


Bergman Community Activity Center
The Activity Center offers a large array of activities including indoor soccer, ice skating and basketball. However, it is most widely know as home of the Huron All Stars Hockey Teams. During the winter season, hundreds of youth participate in the Huron Hockey Association hockey season. The facility also offers open skating as well as ice shows throughout the winter months. Call (605) 353-8533 for more information.


Ravine Lake
Ravine Lake is located right in Huron and is stocked with crappie, catfish, pike, walleye, and bullheads. You can fish from shore at the exciting Ravine Lake Park or a handicapped accessible fishing dock is available as well.


Putters & Scoops

Putters and Scoops is located at Ravine Lake Park.  Putters is a new 18 hole adventure golf course, where you can also rent paddleboats, kayaks,enjoy swimming or take a walk around Ravine Lake.  While on your walk you can might enjoy taking in the beauty of the flowers on Izaak Walton Island.  Scoops is where you can find 16 flavors of SDSU hand dipped ice cream, along with 1919 Draft Root Beer on tap, Nathans Hotdogs and other food items.  Scoops is located in the 1930's bathhouse that was renovated in 2009.  Last year we had visitors from 46 states and 9 countries.  For updated information on our hours, and rates contact check out our web site www.puttersandscoops.com   or facebook   putters and scoops     352-4913   350-1287.  We are open from May 22 until mid September.  We look forward to seeing you at the lake.

Huron Trap Range
20750 397th Avenue (% Jan Rearick)
Huron, SD 57350
The Huron Trap Range located SW of Huron is Home of the Big Gun. This range is as modern as any in the area. With five fields of shoot area that are all equipped with pat traps and voice activated release, you are sure to enjoy your time there. The trap range club house is also equipped to handle most events. Call 605-352-1300.