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Bullhead Lake

Bullhead Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Roberts County.

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Fish species in Bullhead Lake

Bullhead Lake in Roberts County is a lake in South Dakota with 494.5 acres and about 5,642.6 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Bullhead Lake

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

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

Pike and Muskie

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Bullhead Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bullhead Lake

Make the first trip to Roberts County's Bullhead 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.

Bullhead Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Bullhead Lake in Roberts County?

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

What is a simple bait for black crappie at Bullhead Lake in Roberts County?

A good first choice on Roberts County's Bullhead Lake is a small jig; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 494.5 acres at Bullhead Lake in Roberts County?

Pick one section of Roberts County's Bullhead 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.

  • 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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