Twin Dams

Twin Dams is a lake in Stanley County, South Dakota with 12.5 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 17.5 feet and about 78 acre-feet of storage.

At Twin Dams, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Twin Dams

Fish listed for Twin Dams include Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For yellow perch at Twin Dams, try a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom near weeds or a drop.

Pike and Muskie

For northern pike at Twin Dams, try a spoon, spinnerbait or jerkbait beside weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Twin Dams

Spring on Twin Dams usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Twin Dams 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 Twin Dams.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Twin Dams

Make the first trip to Twin Dams 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.