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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.