Renzienhausen Slough

Renzienhausen Slough is a lake in Brown County, South Dakota with 672.6 acres.

At Renzienhausen Slough, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Renzienhausen Slough

Fish listed for Renzienhausen Slough include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Renzienhausen Slough, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Renzienhausen Slough, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Renzienhausen Slough, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Renzienhausen Slough, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Renzienhausen Slough, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Renzienhausen Slough, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Renzienhausen Slough

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Renzienhausen Slough

Make the first trip to Renzienhausen 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.

Renzienhausen Slough FAQs

Where should I start fishing Renzienhausen Slough?

Start Renzienhausen Slough along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for black crappie at Renzienhausen Slough?

A good first choice on Renzienhausen Slough is a small jig; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 672.6 acres at Renzienhausen Slough?

Pick one section of Renzienhausen Slough and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.