Hayes
Largemouth bass water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Stanley County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
May 27
last stocked
175
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Largemouth bass
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Largemouth bass | adult | 175 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the bass (largemouth bass stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Stick worms and soft plastics | weightless stick worms around cover; Texas rig in wood |
| Spinnerbaits and squarebills | cover water along banks and riprap |
| Finesse jigs | for the fish that have seen everything else |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little White River | 47 mi | Apr 23 |
| Woodruff | 62 mi | May 29 |
| Cottonwood | 63 mi | Mar 27 |
| Reliance | 78 mi | Mar 23 |
| Opal | 79 mi | Apr 22 |
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.