Sand Lake

Sand Lake in Campbell County is a lake in South Dakota with 315.8 acres and about 1,126.9 acre-feet of storage.

On Campbell County's Sand Lake, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Sand Lake

Fish listed for Campbell County's Sand Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Campbell County's Sand Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Campbell County's Sand Lake, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Campbell County's Sand Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Sand Lake

Spring on Campbell County's Sand Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Campbell County's Sand Lake 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 Campbell County's Sand Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Sand Lake

Make the first trip to Campbell County's Sand Lake 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.

Sand Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Sand Lake in Campbell County?

Start Campbell County's Sand Lake along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for common carp at Sand Lake in Campbell County?

A good first choice on Campbell County's Sand Lake is a simple lure or bait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 315.8 acres at Sand Lake in Campbell County?

Pick one section of Campbell County's Sand Lake and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.