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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Henry
Kingsbury County, South Dakota · about 1,850 acres (2.9 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Henry
In Kingsbury County, South Dakota, Lake Henry covers about 1,850 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 7.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,690 ft above sea level. The nearest town, De Smet, is about 3.8 miles northwest. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 65 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,850 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,690 ft
- County
- Kingsbury 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 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 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
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. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:23 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Henry
- De Smetabout 3.8 mi northwest
- Howardabout 21 mi south
- Haytiabout 26 mi northeast
- Volgaabout 26 mi east
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 65 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Henry
What fish are in Lake Henry?
Lakes like Lake Henry 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 Henry?
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 Henry?
About 1,850 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Henry?
De Smet is about 3.8 miles northwest; Howard is about 21 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Henry today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Henry on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
