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Warren

Warren is a lake in Codington County, South Dakota.

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Fish species in Warren

Warren is a lake in Codington County, South Dakota with 258.9 acres and about 2,391.6 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Warren

Fish listed for Warren include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For walleye at Warren, try a jig and minnow, crawler rig or crankbait on points, flats and channel edges.

Pike and Muskie

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Warren

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Warren

Make the first trip to Warren 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.

Warren FAQs

Where should I start fishing Warren?

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

What is a simple bait for walleye at Warren?

A good first choice on Warren is a jig or crankbait; change its depth before replacing everything in the box.

How should I cover the 258.9 acres at Warren?

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

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