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
Wall Lake
Hand County, South Dakota · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
40°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Wall Lake
Wall Lake is a lake in Hand County, South Dakota, covering about 750 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end with roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,750 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Miller is about 17 miles north.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,750 ft
- County
- Hand 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 17 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 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
Lakes like Wall Lake in South Dakota usually hold 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 40°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.
- 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
- 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 7:29 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wall Lake
- Millerabout 17 mi north
- Fort Thompsonabout 24 mi southwest
- Wessington Springsabout 25 mi southeast
- Highmoreabout 27 mi northwest
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Questions about Wall Lake
What fish are in Wall Lake?
Lakes like Wall 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 Wall 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 Wall Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 4.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wall Lake?
Miller is about 17 miles north; Fort Thompson is about 24 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Wall Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wall Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
