Cox
Rainbow trout water; 4 stockings on the 2026 record.
Lawrence County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
4
stockings 2026
Aug 5
last stocked
1,745
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | Rainbow trout | adult | 327 | completed |
| Mar 9 | Rainbow trout | adult | 375 | completed |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow trout | adult | 420 | completed |
| Aug 5 | Rainbow trout | adult | 623 | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 4 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
| Dough bait rigs | floating dough bait 18 inches above a small egg sinker; hatchery fish know the smell |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Creek Lake | 13 mi | Apr 10 |
| Belle Fourche Reservoir | 18 mi | May 8 |
| Reausaw | 29 mi | Apr 14 |
| Roubaix | 30 mi | Apr 14 |
| Dalton | 34 mi | Jul 10 |
Records from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
South Dakota fishing
regulations.