Day County · lake · 86 acres
Bitter Lake
Bitter Lake is a lake in Day 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
78°
65°
16 mph
45%
Sat
Clear
88°
60°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
98°
67°
21 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Holmquist Slough3.8 mi
- Mud Lake7.3 mi
- Lynn Lake9.0 mi
- Buchner Slough6.8 mi
- Horseshoe Lake9.6 mi
- Long Lake11.8 mi
- Pierpont Lake11.1 mi
- Cottonwood Lake13.8 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.
Bitter Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bitter 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 Bitter Lake?+
Bitter Lake is a lake in Day County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.