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Beaver Lake

Lake fishing  South Dakota · 07:09 - 19:40

Beaver Lake is one of the lakes in South Dakota. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
69°
Best day
Thu
84%
78°
Fri
80%
81°
Sat
86%
65°
Sun
86%
69°
Mon
84%
69°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Day 08:24–18:25 Dusk 18:25–20:25

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:40–17:40 Major period 03:40–05:40 Minor period 11:15–12:45 Minor period 20:35–22:05

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
69°
17:00
69°
18:00
68°
19:00
65°
20:00
62°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
58°
00:00
58°
01:00
57°
02:00
57°
03:00
57°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
51%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
44%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Beaver Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Beaver Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Beaver Lake?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Beaver Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.