Shearer Lake is a reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota with 50.2 acres and about 170 acre-feet of storage.
Keep the first pass around Shearer Lake simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.
Fish and Baits at Shearer Lake
A dependable current fish list is not included for Shearer Lake, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.
How the Seasons Change Shearer Lake
As Shearer Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Shearer Lake, fish early around shallow cover, then back out toward the creek path or a nearby drop. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Shearer Lake.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Shearer Lake
Make the first trip to Shearer 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.