Fishing Report
Lake Cresbard Fishing Report
Cresbard, SD
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.174443, -99.009716
Est. water temp
69.4°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Cresbard (Faulk County, SD).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 4 PM (Excellent · 90/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Cresbard
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Largemouth 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: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →
Location
Lake Cresbard · 45.1744, -99.0097
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FAQ
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What fish are in Lake Cresbard?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Lake Cresbard.
When's the best time to fish Lake Cresbard?
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Lake Cresbard to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Cresbard?
Lake Cresbard is near Cresbard, SD, at 45.1744, -99.0097.
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Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Cresbard, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.