Lake County · reservoir · 234 acres
Lake Badus
Lake Badus is a reservoir in Lake 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
74°
65°
21 mph
74%
Sat
Clear
83°
61°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
93°
64°
17 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Dry Lake2.6 mi
- East Lake Badus3.8 mi
- Spring Lake7.0 mi
- Bolstad Slough7.9 mi
- Lake Sinai9.0 mi
- Nelson Slough8.4 mi
- Twin Lakes10.7 mi
- Silver Creek10.5 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.
Lake Badus fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Badus?+
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 Lake Badus?+
Lake Badus is a reservoir in Lake County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.