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Enemy Swim Lake

Day County, South Dakota

Enemy Swim Lake is a 2,146-acre natural lake in Day County, South Dakota, with a maximum depth of 26 feet. Game and Fish and Parks manages it for crappie, bluegill, bass, walleye and yellow perch.

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Surface area2,146 acres
Max depth26 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Primary managed species

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Primary managed species

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Primary managed species

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Primary managed species

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie; primary managed species

Bluegill●●○○○

Primary managed species

Northern Pike●○○○○

White Bass●○○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Southwest and south shore public access sitesPublic
    Two sites maintained by SDGFP; ramp details not statedDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Enemy Swim Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Maximum depth is only 26 feet, so work structure in shallow water.
  • Two public access sites exist on the southwest and south shores.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.