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 Herman
Lake County, South Dakota · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Herman
Lake Herman is a lake in Lake County, South Dakota, covering about 1,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. The water sits about 1,670 ft above sea level. Madison is about 2.3 miles east. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 37 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,670 ft
- County
- Lake 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
- 6:45 am – 8:00 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
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. At 45°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 7:21 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Herman
- Madisonabout 2.3 mi east
- Howardabout 17 mi west
- Salemabout 20 mi southwest
- Dell Rapidsabout 25 mi southeast
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 37 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Herman
What fish are in Lake Herman?
Lakes like Lake Herman 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 Herman?
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 Herman?
About 1,190 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Herman?
Madison is about 2.3 miles east; Howard is about 17 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Herman today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Herman on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
