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Lake Badus

Lake fishing  South Dakota · 07:09 - 17:15

Lake Badus is a lake set in South Dakota. Most people come here for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
44°
Fri
84%
47°
Best day
Sat
75%
53°
Sun
76%
53°
Mon
79%
61°
Tue
83%
52°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
49°F
Air temp
42°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
29.79 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Dusk 16:00–18:00

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:37–09:37 Major period 19:37–21:37 Minor period 01:31–03:01 Minor period 14:13–15:43

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

05:00
42°
06:00
42°
07:00
42°
08:00
42°
09:00
42°
10:00
43°
11:00
43°
12:00
43°
13:00
43°
14:00
43°
15:00
43°
16:00
43°

Likely catch now (16 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
85%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
40%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
20%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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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About this water

Lake Badus is a lake in South Dakota, in the United States.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Badus?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Badus?

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 Lake Badus?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Badus right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 84%.