The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lewis and Clark Lake
Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 31,400 acres (49.1 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this morning.
About Lewis and Clark Lake
In Bon Homme County, South Dakota, Lewis and Clark Lake covers 31,400 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark Lake, formed by Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River, straddles the South Dakota-Nebraska border and is known for fall paddlefish snagging.
It stretches about 17.4 miles end to end with roughly 46 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,210 ft above sea level. It reaches about 45 ft at its deepest. Springfield is about 3.7 miles west. Sioux Falls, the nearest city, is about 60 miles northeast.
- Size
- 31,400 acres (49.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 45 ft
- Shoreline
- About 46 miles
- End to end
- About 17.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,210 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Gavins Point Dam, Missouri River
- County
- Bon Homme County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 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 in Lewis and Clark Lake
Lewis and Clark Lake holds walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, catfish and smallmouth bass. 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.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
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 7:20 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lewis and Clark Lake
- Springfieldabout 3.7 mi west
- Yanktonabout 4.5 mi east
- Tyndallabout 8.5 mi northwest
- Centerabout 16 mi southwest
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 60 mi northeast
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Questions about Lewis and Clark Lake
What fish are in Lewis and Clark Lake?
Lewis and Clark Lake holds walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, catfish and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lewis and Clark Lake?
About 45 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lewis and Clark Lake?
31,400 acres, with about 46 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lewis and Clark Lake?
Springfield is about 3.7 miles west; Yankton is about 4.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lewis and Clark Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lewis and Clark Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
