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Big Stone Rearing Pond South

Big Stone Rearing Pond South is a lake in Roberts 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.

Big Stone Rearing Pond South is a lake in Roberts County, South Dakota with 1.7 acres.

The useful clues on Big Stone Rearing Pond South are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Big Stone Rearing Pond South

A dependable current fish list is not included for Big Stone Rearing Pond South, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

Stocking records also list Bluegill for Big Stone Rearing Pond South. That release record for Big Stone Rearing Pond South does not promise steady action on every trip.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For stocked bluegill at Big Stone Rearing Pond South, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Big Stone Rearing Pond South

As Big Stone Rearing Pond South warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Big Stone Rearing Pond South 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 Big Stone Rearing Pond South.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Big Stone Rearing Pond South

Make the first trip to Big Stone Rearing Pond South 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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