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Matson Reservoir

Matson Reservoir is a reservoir in South Dakota, near Harding County.

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Matson Reservoir is a reservoir in Harding County, South Dakota with about 200 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Matson Reservoir

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

How the Seasons Change Matson Reservoir

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Matson Reservoir

Make the first trip to Matson Reservoir 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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