Lantry Lake

Lantry Lake is a lake in Dewey County, South Dakota with 27.9 acres and about 396 acre-feet of storage.

On Lantry Lake, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Lantry Lake

Fish listed for Lantry Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Lantry Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Lantry Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Lantry Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Lantry Lake

Spring on Lantry Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Lantry 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 Lantry Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lantry Lake

Make the first trip to Lantry 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.