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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Sharpe
Lyman County, South Dakota · 56,900 acres (88.9 sq mi)
51°F water, windy Friday (21 mph SE).
About Lake Sharpe
In Lyman County, South Dakota, Lake Sharpe covers 56,900 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Big Bend Dam on the Missouri River. Lake Sharpe is a Missouri River reservoir behind Big Bend Dam, with walleye as its primary gamefish.
It stretches about 47.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 198 miles. Its surface is about 1,420 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 78 ft. Fort Pierre is right by the lake.
- Size
- 56,900 acres (88.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 78 ft
- Shoreline
- About 198 miles
- End to end
- About 47.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Big Bend Dam, Missouri River
- County
- Lyman 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 21 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 23 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Sharpe
Lake Sharpe holds walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch, crappie and trout. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
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
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 7:32 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Sharpe
- Fort Pierreon the shore
- Pierreon the shore
- Fort Thompsonabout 1 mi southeast
- Kennebecabout 14 mi south
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Questions about Lake Sharpe
What fish are in Lake Sharpe?
Lake Sharpe holds walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch, crappie and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Sharpe?
About 78 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Sharpe?
56,900 acres, with about 198 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Sharpe?
Fort Pierre is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Sharpe today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Sharpe on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
