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Spring Lake

Spring Lake is a lake in South Dakota, near Walworth County.

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Fish species in Spring Lake

Spring Lake in Walworth County is a lake in South Dakota with 677.8 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 8 feet and about 9,842.1 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on Walworth County's Spring Lake are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Spring Lake

Fish listed for Walworth County's Spring Lake include Black Bullhead, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For yellow perch at Walworth County's Spring Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Walworth County's Spring Lake, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Walworth County's Spring Lake, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For black bullhead at Walworth County's Spring Lake, try a worm, cut bait or prepared bait on a light bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Spring Lake

As Walworth County's Spring Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Walworth County's Spring Lake 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 Walworth County's Spring Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Spring Lake

Make the first trip to Walworth County's Spring 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.

Spring Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Spring Lake in Walworth County?

Start Walworth County's Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake in Walworth County?

A good first choice on Walworth County's Spring Lake is a spoon or spinner; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

Does the 8-foot maximum tell me where fish hold in Spring Lake in Walworth County?

No. The number for Walworth County's Spring Lake only marks its deepest recorded spot; fish may be much shallower near food, cover or comfortable water.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks fisheries survey

    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.

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