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McCart Slough

McCart Slough is a lake in South Dakota, near Miner County.

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McCart Slough is a lake in Miner County, South Dakota with 74.9 acres and about 1,256.6 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on McCart Slough are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at McCart Slough

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

How the Seasons Change McCart Slough

As McCart Slough warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on McCart 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 McCart Slough.

A Simple Fishing Plan for McCart Slough

Make the first trip to McCart 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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