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County Line Dam

County Line Dam is a reservoir in Jackson County, South Dakota.

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Fish species in County Line Dam

County Line Dam is a reservoir in Jackson County, South Dakota with 2.7 acres.

Keep the first pass around County Line Dam simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.

Fish and Baits at County Line Dam

Fish listed for County Line Dam include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.

Bass

For largemouth bass at County Line Dam, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at County Line Dam, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover; for yellow perch at County Line Dam, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

How the Seasons Change County Line Dam

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for County Line Dam

Make the first trip to County Line Dam 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 fisheries survey

    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 survey

    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 survey

    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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