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
Spring Lake
Day County, South Dakota · about 1,430 acres (2.2 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a lake in Day County, South Dakota, covering about 1,430 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,800 ft above sea level. Webster lies about 9.8 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 1,430 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,800 ft
- County
- Day 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 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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 45°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.
- 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
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 7:25 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spring Lake
- Websterabout 9.8 mi southwest
- Sissetonabout 21 mi northeast
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Questions about Spring Lake
What fish are in Spring Lake?
Lakes like Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring Lake?
About 1,430 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spring Lake?
Webster is about 9.8 miles southwest; Sisseton is about 21 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Spring Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spring Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
