The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hendricks
Brookings County, South Dakota · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Hendricks
Lake Hendricks spreads over about 1,160 acres in Brookings County, South Dakota.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,760 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ivanhoe lies about 9.3 miles to the east. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 66 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,760 ft
- County
- Brookings County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 42°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:19 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hendricks
- Ivanhoeabout 9.3 mi east
- Canbyabout 16 mi northeast
- Clear Lakeabout 20 mi northwest
- Brookingsabout 20 mi southwest
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 66 mi south
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Questions about Lake Hendricks
What fish are in Lake Hendricks?
Lakes like Lake Hendricks 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 Hendricks?
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 Hendricks?
About 1,160 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hendricks?
Ivanhoe is about 9.3 miles east; Canby is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hendricks today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hendricks on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
