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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dry Lake Number Two
Clark County, South Dakota · about 2,240 acres (3.5 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Dry Lake Number Two
Dry Lake Number Two spreads over about 2,240 acres in Clark County, South Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.9 miles. Its surface is about 1,760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Clark, is about 12 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,240 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.9 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,760 ft
- County
- Clark County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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
For a lake of this size in South Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. 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
5 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 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dry Lake Number Two
- Clarkabout 12 mi northwest
- Haytiabout 19 mi east
- De Smetabout 20 mi south
- Watertownabout 27 mi northeast
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Questions about Dry Lake Number Two
What fish are in Dry Lake Number Two?
Lakes like Dry Lake Number Two 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 Dry Lake Number Two?
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 Dry Lake Number Two?
About 2,240 acres, with about 14.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dry Lake Number Two?
Clark is about 12 miles northwest; Hayti is about 19 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Dry Lake Number Two today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dry Lake Number Two on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
