Fishing Report
Owen Lake Fishing Report
Bison, SD
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM MDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.466763, -102.404156
Est. water temp
69°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Bison (Perkins County, SD).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 5 PM (Excellent · 97/100)
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How to catch them at Owen Lake
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
Owen Lake · 45.4668, -102.4042
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FAQ
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What fish are in Owen Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Owen Lake.
When's the best time to fish Owen Lake?
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Owen Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Owen Lake?
Owen Lake is near Bison, SD, at 45.4668, -102.4042.
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