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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Andes
Charles Mix County, South Dakota · about 3,780 acres (5.9 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Lake Andes
Lake Andes spreads over about 3,780 acres in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
It stretches about 7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 1,430 ft above sea level. Lake Andes sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 3,780 acres (5.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Charles Mix 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 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Lake Andes 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 48°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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
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 7:24 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Andes
- Lake Andeson the shore
- Armourabout 8.1 mi northeast
- Wagnerabout 9.5 mi southeast
- Platteabout 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Andes
What fish are in Lake Andes?
Lakes like Lake Andes 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 Lake Andes?
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 Lake Andes?
About 3,780 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Andes?
Lake Andes is on the shore; Armour is about 8.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Andes today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Andes on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
