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Charles

Charles is a lake in Turner County, South Dakota.

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Charles is a lake in Turner County, South Dakota with 3.8 acres and about 12 acre-feet of storage.

On Charles, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Charles

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

How the Seasons Change Charles

Spring on Charles usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Charles 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 Charles.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Charles

Make the first trip to Charles 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.

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