The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Red Lake
Brule County, South Dakota · about 3,720 acres (5.8 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Red Lake
In Brule County, South Dakota, Red Lake covers about 3,720 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,560 ft above sea level. Chamberlain lies about 6.9 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 3,720 acres (5.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,560 ft
- County
- Brule County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:28 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Red Lake
- Chamberlainabout 6.9 mi northwest
- Fort Thompsonabout 25 mi northwest
- Platteabout 29 mi southeast
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Questions about Red Lake
What fish are in Red Lake?
Lakes like Red 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 Red 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 Red Lake?
About 3,720 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Red Lake?
Chamberlain is about 6.9 miles northwest; Fort Thompson is about 25 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Red Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Red Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
