The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blue Dog Lake
Day County, South Dakota · about 1,420 acres (2.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Blue Dog Lake
Blue Dog Lake is a lake in Day County, South Dakota, covering about 1,420 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 7.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,800 ft above sea level. Webster lies about 9.5 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,420 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,800 ft
- County
- Day County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Blue Dog Lake in South Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blue Dog Lake
- Websterabout 9.5 mi west
- Sissetonabout 24 mi northeast
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Questions about Blue Dog Lake
What fish are in Blue Dog Lake?
Lakes like Blue Dog Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Blue Dog Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Blue Dog Lake?
About 1,420 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blue Dog Lake?
Webster is about 9.5 miles west; Sisseton is about 24 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Blue Dog Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Blue Dog Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
