Schaefer WPA is a lake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Schaefer WPA is a lake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota with 74.1 acres and about 332.4 acre-feet of storage.
On Schaefer WPA, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.
Fish listed for Schaefer WPA include Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, and Yellow Perch.
For yellow perch at Schaefer WPA, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.
For black bullhead at Schaefer WPA, try a worm, cut bait or prepared bait on a light bottom rig.
Spring on Schaefer WPA usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Schaefer WPA 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 Schaefer WPA.
Make the first trip to Schaefer WPA 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.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.
Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.