The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bullhead Lake
Roberts County, South Dakota · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Bullhead Lake
Bullhead Lake is a lake in Roberts County, South Dakota, covering about 950 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,140 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Milbank, is about 15 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,140 ft
- County
- Roberts County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 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 Bullhead 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. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:23 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bullhead Lake
- Milbankabout 15 mi southeast
- Ortonvilleabout 17 mi southeast
- Sissetonabout 20 mi northwest
- Wheatonabout 28 mi northeast
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Questions about Bullhead Lake
What fish are in Bullhead Lake?
Lakes like Bullhead 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 Bullhead 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 Bullhead Lake?
About 950 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bullhead Lake?
Milbank is about 15 miles southeast; Ortonville is about 17 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Bullhead Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bullhead Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
