Lynn
Walleye and muskellunge water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Day County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
Jun 3
last stocked
800,165
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Walleye
Muskellunge
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Walleye | fry | 800,000 | completed |
| Jun 3 | Muskellunge | adult | 165 | 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 walleye (walleye stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Medium spinning rod | 6.5 to 7 ft medium, 8 lb line; sensitivity beats power here |
| Jigging raps and blade baits | vertical over deep structure in the cold months |
| Jig and minnow | 1/8 to 1/4 oz round jigs tipped live or plastic; drag the bottom slowly |
For the muskie and pike (muskellunge stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Steel or heavy fluoro leader | non-negotiable; pike and muskie cut everything else |
| Oversized landing net | a stocked muskie fishery deserves a proper release tool |
| Heavy casting rod | 7.5 to 9 ft heavy with 65 to 80 lb braid; these fish punish light gear |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stangland Slough | 6.0 mi | Jun 16 |
| Pierpont | 7.7 mi | May 12 |
| Piyas | 18 mi | May 11 |
| Bullhead | 20 mi | May 13 |
| Anderson | 24 mi | Jun 18 |
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.