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Herman-Jutzy WPA

Herman-Jutzy WPA is a lake in Edmunds County, South Dakota.

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Fish species in Herman-Jutzy WPA

Herman-Jutzy WPA is a lake in Edmunds County, South Dakota with 286 acres and about 1,062 acre-feet of storage.

At Herman-Jutzy WPA, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Herman-Jutzy WPA

Fish listed for Herman-Jutzy WPA include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Herman-Jutzy WPA, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Herman-Jutzy WPA

Spring on Herman-Jutzy WPA usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Herman-Jutzy WPA 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 Herman-Jutzy WPA.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Herman-Jutzy WPA

Make the first trip to Herman-Jutzy WPA 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.

Herman-Jutzy WPA FAQs

Where should I start fishing Herman-Jutzy WPA?

Start Herman-Jutzy WPA along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for common carp at Herman-Jutzy WPA?

A good first choice on Herman-Jutzy WPA is a simple lure or bait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 286 acres at Herman-Jutzy WPA?

Pick one section of Herman-Jutzy WPA 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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