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Wilmarth Lake Fishing Report

Plankinton, SD

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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.

43.860413, -98.581961

Est. water temp

70.4°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Notes from anglers

Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Plankinton (Aurora County, SD).

Today’s bite

Bluegill fishing report

Good · 78/100

Best window today: 11 PM (Good · 78/100)

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Location

Wilmarth Lake · 43.8604, -98.5820

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FAQ

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What fish are in Wilmarth Lake?

State surveys have confirmed Bluegill in Wilmarth Lake.

When's the best time to fish Wilmarth Lake?

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 Wilmarth Lake to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Wilmarth Lake?

Wilmarth Lake is near Plankinton, SD, at 43.8604, -98.5820.

Plan your trip to Wilmarth Lake

Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Wilmarth Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.