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Alkali North

Alkali North is a lake in Stanley County, South Dakota.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Alkali North is a lake in Stanley County, South Dakota with 3.8 acres and a recorded maximum depth of 15 feet.

With only 15 feet at its deepest recorded spot, Alkali North often rewards careful work along weeds, flats and minor drops.

Fish and Baits at Alkali North

A dependable current fish list is not included for Alkali North, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

Stocking records also list Bluegill for Alkali North. That release record for Alkali North does not promise steady action on every trip.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For stocked bluegill at Alkali North, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Alkali North

As Alkali North warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Alkali North is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Alkali North.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Alkali North

Make the first trip to Alkali North easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks stocking report by lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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