Last stocked
June 9, 2026
Plants on record
72
Since 2013
Species recorded
1
Surface acres
2,186
Elevation
1,854 ft
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Waubay
Located on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, this natural lake reaches 27 feet deep with shallow flats and deeper basins. It supports walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Its Dakota name recalls warriors who swam across to escape an enemy.
Sources: water_type , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes
How Enemy Swim Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of October. In 2026 it was June 9, 2026, earlier than usual.
No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2023, and 2025.
About 817 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Day County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish at Enemy Swim Lake
Fishing Enemy Swim Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 72 plants on record are Walleye.
Walleye 72 plants
- Plants
- 72 of 72
- Last stocked
- June 9, 2026
Fishing Enemy Swim Lake
Enemy Swim Lake contains several freshwater fish species, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and bullhead. Fish are found in both shallow and deep areas. Shallow zones contain vegetation and support species like bass and bluegill. Deeper water is used by walleye and northern pike. Structures such as rocks and drop-offs provide additional habitat. Fish activity changes throughout the year; walleye and crappie are more active in cooler water, and bass and bluegill are more active in warmer water.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Fish stocked per year
- 217,4502013
- 12,4242015
- 9002017
- 48,4842018
- 3,8002019
- 4,6102020
- 20,3212021
- 226,6402022
- 1,100,0002024
- 151,0102026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Walleye | 151,010 | – | report |
| May 6, 2024 | Walleye | 1,100,000 | – | report |
| June 18, 2022 | Walleye | 124,640 | – | report |
| June 18, 2022 | Walleye | 102,000 | – | report |
| November 8, 2021 | Walleye | 1,160 | – | report |
| November 8, 2021 | Walleye | 860 | – | report |
| November 5, 2021 | Walleye | 550 | – | report |
| November 5, 2021 | Walleye | 1,012 | – | report |
| November 1, 2021 | Walleye | 1,300 | – | report |
| November 1, 2021 | Walleye | 1,160 | – | report |
| October 29, 2021 | Walleye | 276 | – | report |
| October 29, 2021 | Walleye | 858 | – | report |
| October 29, 2021 | Walleye | 310 | – | report |
| October 29, 2021 | Walleye | 42 | – | report |
| October 26, 2021 | Walleye | 1,970 | – | report |
| October 25, 2021 | Walleye | 144 | – | report |
| October 25, 2021 | Walleye | 957 | – | report |
| October 25, 2021 | Walleye | 2,926 | – | report |
| October 25, 2021 | Walleye | 1,530 | – | report |
| October 22, 2021 | Walleye | 3,000 | – | report |
| October 21, 2021 | Walleye | 1,650 | – | report |
| October 21, 2021 | Walleye | 264 | – | report |
| October 18, 2021 | Walleye | 352 | – | report |
| October 19, 2020 | Walleye | 600 | – | report |
| October 15, 2020 | Walleye | 385 | – | report |
| October 15, 2020 | Walleye | 259 | – | report |
| October 9, 2020 | Walleye | 215 | – | report |
| October 9, 2020 | Walleye | 83 | – | report |
| October 7, 2020 | Walleye | 78 | – | report |
| October 7, 2020 | Walleye | 495 | – | report |
| October 5, 2020 | Walleye | 743 | – | report |
| October 5, 2020 | Walleye | 690 | – | report |
| October 2, 2020 | Walleye | 1,062 | – | report |
| October 16, 2019 | Walleye | 2,200 | – | report |
| October 16, 2019 | Walleye | 1,600 | – | report |
| October 29, 2018 | Walleye | 8,400 | – | report |
| October 29, 2018 | Walleye | 1,170 | – | report |
| October 22, 2018 | Walleye | 750 | – | report |
| October 22, 2018 | Walleye | 450 | – | report |
| October 22, 2018 | Walleye | 6,090 | – | report |
| October 15, 2018 | Walleye | 2,520 | – | report |
| October 15, 2018 | Walleye | 522 | – | report |
| October 15, 2018 | Walleye | 375 | – | report |
| October 9, 2018 | Walleye | 5,460 | – | report |
| October 9, 2018 | Walleye | 6,250 | – | report |
| October 9, 2018 | Walleye | 671 | – | report |
| October 4, 2018 | Walleye | 2,250 | – | report |
| October 4, 2018 | Walleye | 4,200 | – | report |
| October 1, 2018 | Walleye | 2,950 | – | report |
| October 1, 2018 | Walleye | 6,426 | – | report |
| October 10, 2017 | Walleye | 900 | – | report |
| November 5, 2015 | Walleye | 470 | – | report |
| November 5, 2015 | Walleye | 440 | – | report |
| November 2, 2015 | Walleye | 392 | – | report |
| October 30, 2015 | Walleye | 680 | – | report |
| October 29, 2015 | Walleye | 772 | – | report |
| October 26, 2015 | Walleye | 1,200 | – | report |
| October 25, 2015 | Walleye | 900 | – | report |
| October 22, 2015 | Walleye | 1,140 | – | report |
| October 22, 2015 | Walleye | 988 | – | report |
| October 19, 2015 | Walleye | 792 | – | report |
| October 19, 2015 | Walleye | 675 | – | report |
| October 19, 2015 | Walleye | 824 | – | report |
| October 16, 2015 | Walleye | 792 | – | report |
| October 16, 2015 | Walleye | 1,000 | – | report |
| October 9, 2015 | Walleye | 369 | – | report |
| October 9, 2015 | Walleye | 990 | – | report |
| June 29, 2013 | Walleye | 13,310 | – | report |
| June 28, 2013 | Walleye | 56,430 | – | report |
| June 28, 2013 | Walleye | 109,810 | – | report |
| June 28, 2013 | Walleye | 22,750 | – | report |
| June 26, 2013 | Walleye | 15,150 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.