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Bedashosha Lake

Bedashosha Lake is a reservoir in South Dakota, near Buffalo County.

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Fish species in Bedashosha Lake

Bedashosha Lake is a reservoir in Buffalo County, South Dakota with 320 acres and about 4,856.2 acre-feet of storage.

The best map clues on Bedashosha Lake are points, creek turns and places where shallow water meets a quick drop.

Fish and Baits at Bedashosha Lake

Fish listed for Bedashosha Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Bedashosha Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Bedashosha Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Bedashosha Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Bedashosha Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For channel catfish at Bedashosha Lake, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges; for common carp at Bedashosha Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Bedashosha Lake

As Bedashosha Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Bedashosha Lake, 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 Bedashosha Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bedashosha Lake

Make the first trip to Bedashosha 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.

Bedashosha Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Bedashosha Lake?

Start Bedashosha Lake with a point or old creek turn, then check the first drop.

What is a simple bait for common carp at Bedashosha Lake?

A good first choice on Bedashosha Lake is a simple lure or bait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 320 acres at Bedashosha Lake?

Pick one section of Bedashosha Lake and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.

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.

  • Channel Catfish — 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.

  • Largemouth Bass — 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.

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