The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Campbell
Brookings County, South Dakota · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Campbell
In Brookings County, South Dakota, Lake Campbell covers about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.8 miles. The water sits about 1,580 ft above sea level. Brookings is about 6.4 miles north. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 45 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- County
- Brookings 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Campbell
- Brookingsabout 6.4 mi north
- Volgaabout 8 mi northwest
- Flandreauabout 16 mi southeast
- Madisonabout 17 mi southwest
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 45 mi south
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Questions about Lake Campbell
What fish are in Lake Campbell?
Lakes like Lake Campbell 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 Campbell?
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 Campbell?
About 760 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Campbell?
Brookings is about 6.4 miles north; Volga is about 8 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Campbell?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Campbell on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
