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Antelope Lake

Antelope Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Clark County.

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Fish species in Antelope Lake

Antelope Lake in Clark County is a lake in South Dakota with 270.8 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 16 feet and about 1,378.2 acre-feet of storage.

At Clark County's Antelope Lake, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Antelope Lake

Fish listed for Clark County's Antelope Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Clark County's Antelope Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Antelope Lake

Spring on Clark County's Antelope Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Clark County's Antelope Lake 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 Clark County's Antelope Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Antelope Lake

Make the first trip to Clark County's Antelope Lake 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.

Antelope Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Antelope Lake in Clark County?

Start Clark County's Antelope Lake along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for walleye at Antelope Lake in Clark County?

A good first choice on Clark County's Antelope Lake is a jig or crankbait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

Does the 16-foot maximum tell me where fish hold in Antelope Lake in Clark County?

No. The number for Clark County's Antelope Lake only marks its deepest recorded spot; fish may be much shallower near food, cover or comfortable water.

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.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

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

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

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

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

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

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

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

  • Walleye — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

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

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries reports portal

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

    Source checked:

    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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