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
Brant Lake
Lake County, South Dakota · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Brant Lake
Brant Lake is a lake in Lake County, South Dakota, covering about 890 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,600 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Madison, is about 9.2 miles northwest. Sioux Falls, the nearest city, is about 27 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Lake 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Brant 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 47°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 7:20 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Brant Lake
- Madisonabout 9.2 mi northwest
- Dell Rapidsabout 13 mi southeast
- Balticabout 14 mi southeast
- Crooksabout 18 mi south
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 27 mi southeast
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Questions about Brant Lake
What fish are in Brant Lake?
Lakes like Brant 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 Brant 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 Brant Lake?
About 890 acres, with about 5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Brant Lake?
Madison is about 9.2 miles northwest; Dell Rapids is about 13 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Brant Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Brant Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
