Vansickel Lake

Vansickel Lake is a reservoir in Meade County, South Dakota with 15.6 acres and about 70 acre-feet of storage.

At Vansickel Lake, start with points, the old creek path and the first drop outside shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Vansickel Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Vansickel Lake

Spring on Vansickel Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Vansickel 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 Vansickel Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Vansickel Lake

Make the first trip to Vansickel 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.