Redetzke is a lake in Day County, South Dakota with 1,354.5 acres.
At Redetzke, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.
Fish and Baits at Redetzke
Fish listed for Redetzke include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.
Crappie, Sunfish and Perch
For black crappie at Redetzke, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Redetzke, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Redetzke, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.
Walleye and Open-Water Fish
For walleye at Redetzke, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.
Pike and Muskie
For northern pike at Redetzke, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For common carp at Redetzke, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.
How the Seasons Change Redetzke
Spring on Redetzke usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Redetzke 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 Redetzke.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Redetzke
Make the first trip to Redetzke 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.
Redetzke FAQs
Where should I start fishing Redetzke?
Start Redetzke along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.
What is a simple bait for walleye at Redetzke?
A good first choice on Redetzke is a jig or crankbait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.
How should I cover the 1,354.5 acres at Redetzke?
Pick one section of Redetzke and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.
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