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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Shadehill Reservoir
Perkins County, South Dakota · 4,690 acres (7.3 sq mi)
49°F water, windy Friday (21 mph SE).
About Shadehill Reservoir
Shadehill Reservoir is a reservoir in Perkins County, South Dakota, covering 4,690 acres. It was made by Shadehill Dam on the Grand River. Shadehill Reservoir was built in 1951 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Grand River in Perkins County.
From end to end it runs about 7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 33 miles. The water sits about 2,270 ft above sea level. It reaches about 62 ft at its deepest. Lemmon lies about 12 miles to the north.
- Size
- 4,690 acres (7.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 62 ft
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,270 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Shadehill Dam, Grand River
- County
- Perkins County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Shadehill Reservoir
Anglers come to Shadehill Reservoir for walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, yellow perch and northern pike. At 49°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.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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
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 6:46 am · sunset 4:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Shadehill Reservoir
- Lemmonabout 12 mi north
- Bisonabout 14 mi southwest
- Hettingerabout 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Shadehill Reservoir
What fish are in Shadehill Reservoir?
Shadehill Reservoir holds walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, yellow perch and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Shadehill Reservoir?
About 62 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Shadehill Reservoir?
4,690 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Shadehill Reservoir?
Lemmon is about 12 miles north; Bison is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Shadehill Reservoir today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Shadehill Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
