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
Kettle Lake
Marshall County, South Dakota · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Kettle Lake
Kettle Lake is a lake in Marshall County, South Dakota, covering about 1,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 16 miles of shoreline. At about 1,790 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Britton is about 13 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 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 – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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 Kettle 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 43°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
- 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 Kettle Lake
- Brittonabout 13 mi northwest
- Sissetonabout 21 mi east
- Websterabout 22 mi south
- Formanabout 30 mi north
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Questions about Kettle Lake
What fish are in Kettle Lake?
Lakes like Kettle 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 Kettle 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 Kettle Lake?
About 1,190 acres, with about 16 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kettle Lake?
Britton is about 13 miles northwest; Sisseton is about 21 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Kettle Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kettle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
