Timber Lake

Timber Lake is a lake in Dewey County, South Dakota with 424.1 acres and about 2,634.8 acre-feet of storage.

Keep the first pass around Timber Lake simple and let the first two bites show whether fish are shallow, near cover or off the bank.

Fish and Baits at Timber Lake

Fish listed for Timber Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Timber Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Timber Lake, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Timber Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover. For yellow perch at Timber Lake, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For common carp at Timber Lake, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Timber Lake

As Timber Lake warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Timber 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 Timber Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Timber Lake

Make the first trip to Timber 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.

Timber Lake FAQs

Where should I start fishing Timber Lake?

Start Timber Lake along a clean weed edge or a small change in depth, especially on the windblown side.

What is a simple bait for bluegill at Timber Lake?

A good first choice on Timber Lake is a worm or tiny jig; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 424.1 acres at Timber Lake?

Pick one section of Timber Lake and test shallow cover, a nearby drop and open water before making a long move.