Hickman Lake

Hickman Lake is a reservoir in Marshall County, South Dakota with 31 acres and about 184 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Hickman Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Hickman Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hickman Lake

Make the first trip to Hickman 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.