Stony Run Lake near Huron: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stony Run Lake lies within the bounds of Beadle County, South Dakota. It stands 1,247 feet above sea level. It measures about 43 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is a small entry by Beadle County standards. For supplies, Huron is 3.4 miles out. De Smet lies 33 miles off, Miller another 41 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Stony Run Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Beadle County, recorded fish include johnny darter, black bullhead and shorthead redhorse. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Stony Run Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in July and bottoms out near 14°F in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Stony Run Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lake Cavour at 9.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Stony Run Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.