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An aluminum fishing boat tied to a wooden dock on a wide blue prairie reservoir, with golden reeds and rolling hills behind

Donate a boat in South Dakota

South Dakota boating follows the Missouri River reservoirs: Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake, plus the glacial lakes of the northeast. Walleye boats are the norm.

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Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

South Dakota rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Visit the agency site
Registration and titles
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks registers boats, with titles handled through county treasurers where required. We confirm what applies to yours.
Trailers
Trailers are registered at county treasurers.
Aquatic invasive species
Rules affect launching, not donating.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.
Coast Guard documented vessels
Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a South Dakota title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What South Dakota boat owners call us about

Walleye boats replaced
Older boats sitting after an upgrade.
Farm storage
Boats in outbuildings.
Estate boats
Boats left after an owner passes.

Boats we pick up in South Dakota

Fishing boats Walleye boats. Motorboats Pontoons. Boat trailers Trailers.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in South Dakota. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Yachts Center consoles Houseboats Sailboats Commercial boats Personal watercraft Classic boats Ski and wake boats Marine equipment

Boating in South Dakota: seasons and storage

The season
The season runs May to September.
Storage and carrying costs
Most boats are stored at home. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical South Dakota donation
A walleye boat on a trailer. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

South Dakota by region

Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.

Lake Oahe and Pierre
Central.
Lake Francis Case
Chamberlain.
Lewis and Clark Lake
Yankton.
Glacial lakes
Northeast.

South Dakota boat donation questions

Can you pick up near Pierre?

Yes, from a driveway, storage, or a ramp.

Where are boat titles handled in South Dakota?

County treasurers. We will confirm your boat's paperwork.

Is winter pickup possible?

When roads allow.

When is the best time of year to donate a boat in South Dakota?

Early fall, before freeze-up. That said, you can donate any time of year.

State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Start your South Dakota boat donation

Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.

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