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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Waubay Lake
Day County, South Dakota · 15,500 acres (24.3 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Waubay Lake
Waubay Lake spreads over 15,500 acres in Day County, South Dakota. Waubay Lake is a natural glacial lake in northeastern South Dakota managed predominantly as a walleye and yellow perch fishery.
From end to end it runs about 8.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. At about 1,800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 31 ft at its deepest. Webster lies about 2.6 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- 15,500 acres (24.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 31 ft
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 8.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,800 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- 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 9 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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 in Waubay Lake
Waubay Lake holds northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, white bass and crappie. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowWhite bass
Cold. Deep schools near the main channel.
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
- 7
6 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 7:26 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Waubay Lake
- Websterabout 2.6 mi southwest
- Sissetonabout 20 mi northeast
- Brittonabout 28 mi northwest
- Grotonabout 30 mi west
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Questions about Waubay Lake
What fish are in Waubay Lake?
Waubay Lake holds northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, white bass and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Waubay Lake?
About 31 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Waubay Lake?
15,500 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Waubay Lake?
Webster is about 2.6 miles southwest; Sisseton is about 20 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Waubay Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Waubay Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
