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Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Deuel County.

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Fish species in Fish Lake

Fish Lake in Deuel County is a lake in South Dakota with 737.1 acres and about 7,069.4 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on Deuel County's Fish Lake are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Fish Lake

Fish listed for Deuel County's Fish Lake include Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For yellow perch at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges; for white bass at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a small spoon, jig or shad-colored crankbait where baitfish bunch up. For freshwater drum at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a worm, jig or small piece of cut bait near bottom.

Pike and Muskie

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For channel catfish at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges; for black bullhead at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a worm, cut bait or prepared bait on a light bottom rig. For common carp at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig; for bigmouth buffalo at Deuel County's Fish Lake, try a worm, corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Fish Lake

As Deuel County's Fish Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Deuel County's Fish 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 Deuel County's Fish Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Fish Lake

Make the first trip to Deuel County's Fish 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.

Fish Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Fish Lake in Deuel County?

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

What is a simple bait for black bullhead at Fish Lake in Deuel County?

A good first choice on Deuel County's Fish Lake is a simple lure or bait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 737.1 acres at Fish Lake in Deuel County?

Pick one section of Deuel County's Fish 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.

  • Bigmouth Buffalo — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Common Carp — 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.

  • Freshwater Drum — 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.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • White Sucker — 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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