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Shottenkirk Lake

Shottenkirk Lake is a reservoir in South Dakota, near Aurora County.

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Shottenkirk Lake is a reservoir in Aurora County, South Dakota with 15.1 acres.

The best map clues on Shottenkirk Lake are points, creek turns and places where shallow water meets a quick drop.

Fish and Baits at Shottenkirk Lake

A dependable current fish list is not included for Shottenkirk Lake, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

How the Seasons Change Shottenkirk Lake

As Shottenkirk Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. During summer at Shottenkirk 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 Shottenkirk Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shottenkirk Lake

Make the first trip to Shottenkirk 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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