Bonesteel Lake

Bonesteel Lake is a reservoir in Gregory County, South Dakota with 12 acres and about 60 acre-feet of storage.

At Bonesteel Lake, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Bonesteel Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Bonesteel Lake

Spring on Bonesteel Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Bonesteel 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 Bonesteel Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bonesteel Lake

Make the first trip to Bonesteel 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.