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Walleye and yellow perch water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
McPherson County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
Jul 23
last stocked
307,459
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Walleye
Yellow perch
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 | Walleye | fry | 300,000 | completed |
| Jul 23 | Yellow perch | juvenile | 7,459 | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the walleye (walleye stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Jig and minnow | 1/8 to 1/4 oz round jigs tipped live or plastic; drag the bottom slowly |
| Crawler harness | slow-trolled over flats and breaks once water warms |
| Medium spinning rod | 6.5 to 7 ft medium, 8 lb line; sensitivity beats power here |
For the panfish (yellow perch stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Ultralight rod and small jigs | 1/32 to 1/64 oz jigs under a float; 2 to 4 lb line |
| Live bait | waxworms, crickets, and redworms out-fish everything for bluegill |
| Small tubes and grubs | 1 to 2 inch plastics for crappie around brush |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kislingbury Lake ND | 14 mi | 2026 season |
| Coldwater Lake ND | 15 mi | 2026 season |
| Lake Hoskins ND | 16 mi | 2026 season |
| Eureka | 19 mi | Jul 15 |
| Dorfman Lake ND | 20 mi | 2026 season |
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.