Stanley County · reservoir · 51 acres
Hayes Lake
Hayes Lake is a reservoir in Stanley 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
86°
69°
26 mph
78%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
15 mph
16%
Sat
Clear
95°
64°
14 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
- Wagonhound Creek1.4 mi
- Cottonwood Creek5.8 mi
- Frozen Man Creek6.9 mi
- Brush Creek12.8 mi
- North Fork Sansarc Creek17.4 mi
- Big Prairie Dog Creek17.2 mi
- Little Prairie Dog Creek18.0 mi
- South Creek18.4 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.
Hayes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hayes 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 Hayes Lake?+
Hayes Lake is a reservoir in Stanley County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.