Charles Mix County · reservoir · 32 acres
Academy Lake
Academy Lake is a reservoir in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
83°
72°
13 mph
87%
Fri
Rain
82°
68°
17 mph
27%
Sat
Clear
87°
64°
8 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Snake Creek4.9 mi
- Smith Lake7.6 mi
- America Lake7.7 mi
- Lake Francis Case6.9 mi
- Fivemile Creek10.0 mi
- Rush Creek8.5 mi
- Panzour Dam11.6 mi
- Castalia Creek11.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Academy Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Academy Lake?+
Yes — South Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Academy Lake?+
Academy Lake is a reservoir in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.