McCook County · lake · 280 acres
Island Lake
Island Lake is a lake in McCook 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°
72°
14 mph
85%
Fri
Rain
74°
65°
19 mph
68%
Sat
Clear
84°
62°
12 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Diamond Lake3.5 mi
- Buffalo Lake4.6 mi
- Little Vermillion River6.1 mi
- Clear Lake6.3 mi
- Lost Lake8.6 mi
- Beaver Lake11.7 mi
- North Buffalo Creek10.2 mi
- Long Lake11.3 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.
Island Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Island 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 Island Lake?+
Island Lake is a lake in McCook County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.