Fishing Report
Amsden Lake Fishing Report
Andover, SD
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.356803, -97.966692
Est. water temp
67.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Andover (Day County, SD).
Today’s bite
Muskellunge fishing report
Best window today: 8 AM (Good · 77/100)
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How to catch them at Amsden Lake
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-25 ft
Muskellunge fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Amsden Lake · 45.3568, -97.9667
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Amsden Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Muskellunge, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass in Amsden Lake.
When's the best time to fish Amsden Lake?
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Amsden Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Amsden Lake?
Amsden Lake is near Andover, SD, at 45.3568, -97.9667.
Plan your trip to Amsden Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Amsden Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.