The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Pocasse
Campbell County, South Dakota · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (18 mph SE).
About Lake Pocasse
Lake Pocasse spreads over about 810 acres in Campbell County, South Dakota.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.3 miles. At about 1,620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Mound City lies about 15 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Bismarck, about 66 miles away.
- Size
- About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,620 ft
- County
- Campbell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 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 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
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 7:38 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Pocasse
- Mound Cityabout 15 mi southeast
- Fort Yatesabout 20 mi northwest
- Lintonabout 24 mi north
- Mobridgeabout 26 mi south
- Bismarcknearest city, about 66 mi north
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Questions about Lake Pocasse
What fish are in Lake Pocasse?
Lakes like Lake Pocasse 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 Pocasse?
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 Pocasse?
About 810 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Pocasse?
Mound City is about 15 miles southeast; Fort Yates is about 20 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Pocasse today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Pocasse on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
