Peach Lake Fishing Guide, Dewey County, South Dakota

• Overview

  Peach Lake is set in Dewey County, South Dakota. It stands 2,201 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 54 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. There is roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. North Eagle Butte sits 21 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Eagle Butte at 21 miles and Mobridge at 46 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Peach Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Dewey County records list northern pike, largemouth bass, black bullhead and bluegill among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Peach Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 14°F for January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Peach Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Jewitt Pond, 8.3 miles away. Confirm before you fish Peach Lake.