Hiddenwood Lake is a lake in Walworth County, South Dakota with 20.5 acres.
On Hiddenwood Lake, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.
Fish and Baits at Hiddenwood Lake
Fish listed for Hiddenwood Lake include Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch.
Bass
For largemouth bass at Hiddenwood Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points; for rock bass at Hiddenwood Lake, try a small jig, tube or worm around rock and wood.
Crappie, Sunfish and Perch
For black crappie at Hiddenwood Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for yellow perch at Hiddenwood Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.
Pike and Muskie
For northern pike at Hiddenwood Lake, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For black bullhead at Hiddenwood Lake, try a worm, cut bait or prepared bait on a light bottom rig.
How the Seasons Change Hiddenwood Lake
Spring on Hiddenwood Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Hiddenwood 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 Hiddenwood Lake.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Hiddenwood Lake
Make the first trip to Hiddenwood 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.