Brown County · reservoir · 1,225 acres
Elm Lake
Elm Lake is a reservoir in Brown 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
Overcast
83°
69°
13 mph
42%
Fri
Overcast
86°
68°
15 mph
28%
Sat
Clear
90°
61°
7 mph
3%
→ 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
- Webber Gulch2.3 mi
- Pheasant Lake9.4 mistocked Sep 25, 2025
- Dry Branch8.8 mi
- Sewer Branch7.9 mi
- Bristol Gulch11.3 mi
- Maple River9.7 mi
- Dry Run12.3 mi
- Frederick Lake9.2 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.
Elm Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elm 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 Elm Lake?+
Elm Lake is a reservoir in Brown County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.