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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Oakwood
Brookings County, South Dakota · about 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Oakwood
In Brookings County, South Dakota, Lake Oakwood covers about 800 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. At about 1,630 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Volga, is about 7.2 miles south. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 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
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 43°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Oakwood
- Volgaabout 7.2 mi south
- Brookingsabout 11 mi southeast
- Haytiabout 18 mi northwest
- Clear Lakeabout 24 mi northeast
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 62 mi south
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Questions about Lake Oakwood
What fish are in Lake Oakwood?
Lakes like Lake Oakwood 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 Oakwood?
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 Oakwood?
About 800 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Oakwood?
Volga is about 7.2 miles south; Brookings is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Oakwood today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Oakwood on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
