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Sylvan Lake

Lake fishing  South Dakota · 06:34 - 16:41

Sylvan Lake is one of the lakes in South Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
53°
Fri
81%
56°
Sat
78%
57°
Sun
82%
54°
Best day
Mon
78%
54°
Tue
79%
47°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
48°F
Air temp
35°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 15:26–17:26

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:02–09:02 Major period 19:02–21:02 Minor period 00:56–02:26 Minor period 13:39–15:09

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

04:00
35°
05:00
35°
06:00
36°
07:00
36°
08:00
40°
09:00
44°
10:00
47°
11:00
49°
12:00
50°
13:00
51°
14:00
50°
15:00
49°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
31%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
14%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, 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.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.

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 Sylvan Lake?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Sylvan 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 Sylvan Lake?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Sylvan Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 81%.