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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
North Scatterwood Lake
Edmunds County, South Dakota · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About North Scatterwood Lake
North Scatterwood Lake spreads over about 1,020 acres in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 7.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,340 ft above sea level. Ipswich is about 18 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Edmunds County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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
Expect the usual South Dakota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 36°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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 7:31 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Scatterwood Lake
- Ipswichabout 18 mi northwest
- Aberdeenabout 19 mi northeast
- Faulktonabout 23 mi southwest
- Redfieldabout 27 mi southeast
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Questions about North Scatterwood Lake
What fish are in North Scatterwood Lake?
Lakes like North Scatterwood Lake 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 North Scatterwood Lake?
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 North Scatterwood Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Scatterwood Lake?
Ipswich is about 18 miles northwest; Aberdeen is about 19 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at North Scatterwood Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Scatterwood Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
