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
Cattail Lake
Marshall County, South Dakota · about 1,480 acres (2.3 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Cattail Lake
In Marshall County, South Dakota, Cattail Lake covers about 1,480 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.5 miles. The water sits about 1,790 ft above sea level. Britton is about 15 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,480 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,790 ft
- County
- Marshall 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 9 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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
Expect the usual South Dakota mix for a lake this size: 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 43°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 7:27 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cattail Lake
- Brittonabout 15 mi northwest
- Sissetonabout 20 mi east
- Websterabout 20 mi south
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Questions about Cattail Lake
What fish are in Cattail Lake?
Lakes like Cattail 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 Cattail 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 Cattail Lake?
About 1,480 acres, with about 13.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cattail Lake?
Britton is about 15 miles northwest; Sisseton is about 20 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Cattail Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cattail Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
