Scatterwood South

Scatterwood South is a lake in Faulk County, South Dakota with 859.4 acres and about 5,756.1 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Scatterwood South

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

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

Pike and Muskie

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Scatterwood South

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Scatterwood South

Make the first trip to Scatterwood South 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.

Scatterwood South FAQs

Where should I start fishing Scatterwood South?

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

What is a simple bait for northern pike at Scatterwood South?

A good first choice on Scatterwood South is a spoon or spinner; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 859.4 acres at Scatterwood South?

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