Spring
Bluegill water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Walworth County · South Dakota · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
May 27
last stocked
300
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Bluegill
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Bluegill | adult | 300 | 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 panfish (bluegill stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Long telescoping pole | reach the pockets without spooking the school |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 25 mi | Jul 15 |
| Long | 39 mi | Jul 23 |
| Cottonwood | 41 mi | Mar 27 |
| Rice Lake ND | 44 mi | 2026 season |
| Dollinger-Schnabel Lake ND | 46 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.