Mallard Slough in Marshall County is a lake in South Dakota with 194.5 acres.
On Marshall County's Mallard Slough, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.
Fish and Baits at Mallard Slough
Fish listed for Marshall County's Mallard Slough include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.
Crappie, Sunfish and Perch
For black crappie at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.
Walleye and Open-Water Fish
For walleye at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.
Pike and Muskie
For northern pike at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For common carp at Marshall County's Mallard Slough, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.
How the Seasons Change Mallard Slough
Spring on Marshall County's Mallard Slough usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Marshall County's Mallard Slough 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 Marshall County's Mallard Slough.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Mallard Slough
Make the first trip to Marshall County's Mallard Slough 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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