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Gage Dam

Gage Dam is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota.

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Gage Dam is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota with 14.5 acres.

On Gage Dam, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Gage Dam

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

How the Seasons Change Gage Dam

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gage Dam

Make the first trip to Gage 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.

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