Marindahl Lake Fishing near Yankton, South Dakota

• Overview

  Look for Marindahl Lake in the Yankton County part of South Dakota. It lies 1,319 feet above sea level. It measures about 107 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Roughly 2.9 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. It lies lower than most water we list in South Dakota. Some 14 miles away sits Yankton, the nearest settlement. Then Freeman, 23 miles, and Beresford, 25 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Marindahl Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Yankton County include flathead catfish, freshwater drum, paddlefish and channel catfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Marindahl Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 16°F on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Marindahl Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Beaver Lake, 9.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Marindahl Lake.