Union County · lake · 191 acres
McCook Lake
McCook Lake is a lake in Union 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
76°
64°
26 mph
86%
Sat
Partly cloudy
87°
61°
14 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
96°
63°
12 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
- Elk Creek4.4 mi
- Broken Kettle Creek5.4 mi
- Horseshoe Lake6.0 mi
- Big Sioux River5.3 mi
- Rock Creek7.4 mi
- Crystal Lake7.5 mi
- Aowa Creek6.2 mi
- Perry Creek6.4 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.
McCook Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McCook 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 McCook Lake?+
McCook Lake is a lake in Union County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.