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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Whitewood
Kingsbury County, South Dakota · about 4,850 acres (7.6 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Whitewood
In Kingsbury County, South Dakota, Lake Whitewood covers about 4,850 acres; it is a natural lake. Lake Whitewood is a natural lake in Kingsbury County named for white timber once found along its shore.
It stretches about 7.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. At about 1,690 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. De Smet lies about 10 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,850 acres (7.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 7.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,690 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- 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
- 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 42°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
- 7
6 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 7:22 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Whitewood
- De Smetabout 10 mi northwest
- Volgaabout 16 mi east
- Howardabout 20 mi southwest
- Haytiabout 21 mi north
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 59 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Whitewood
What fish are in Lake Whitewood?
Lakes like Lake Whitewood 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 Whitewood?
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 Whitewood?
About 4,850 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Whitewood?
De Smet is about 10 miles northwest; Volga is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Whitewood today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Whitewood on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
