Smith Dam

Smith Dam in Stanley County is a reservoir in South Dakota with 8 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 14 feet and about 35.7 acre-feet of storage.

At Stanley County's Smith Dam, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Smith Dam

Fish listed for Stanley County's Smith Dam include Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Stanley County's Smith Dam, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Stanley County's Smith Dam, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Smith Dam

Spring on Stanley County's Smith Dam usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Stanley County's Smith Dam, 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 Stanley County's Smith Dam.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Smith Dam

Make the first trip to Stanley County's Smith Dam 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.