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Hiddenwood Lake

Hiddenwood Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Walworth County.

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Fish species in Hiddenwood Lake

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.

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 Bullhead — 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.

  • Black Crappie — 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.

  • Largemouth Bass — 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.

    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.

  • Rock Bass — 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.

  • 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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