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Allen Dam

Allen Dam is a reservoir in Bennett 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.

Allen Dam is a reservoir in Bennett County, South Dakota with 4.5 acres.

Keep the first pass around Allen Dam simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.

Fish and Baits at Allen Dam

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

Stocking records also list Rainbow Trout for Allen Dam. That release record for Allen Dam does not promise steady action on every trip.

Trout

For stocked rainbow trout at Allen Dam, try a small spoon, inline spinner, trout bait or worm on light line.

How the Seasons Change Allen Dam

As Allen Dam warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Allen Dam, fish early around shallow cover, then back out toward the creek path or a nearby drop. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Allen Dam.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Allen Dam

Make the first trip to Allen Dam 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.

  • Steelhead — 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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