Enemy Swim Lake fishing

Enemy Swim Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and 3 more. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 2013, most often in October and November. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 14, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
74
Since 2013
Species stocked
1 (+9 also recorded)
Surface acres
2,186
Elevation
1,854 ft

Fish at Enemy Swim Lake

1 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 72 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · 72 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Enemy Swim Lake is stocked

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).

About 817 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Day County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2013

217,450

Fish stocked in 2015

12,424

Fish stocked in 2017

900

Fish stocked in 2018

48,484

Fish stocked in 2019

3,800

Fish stocked in 2020

4,610

Fish stocked in 2021

20,321

Fish stocked in 2022

226,640

Fish stocked in 2024

1,100,000

Fish stocked in 2026

151,010

Stocking history

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 14, 2026Walleye11,410–report
October 13, 2026Walleye3,169–report
June 9, 2026Walleye151,010–report
May 6, 2024Walleye1,100,000–report
June 18, 2022Walleye124,640–report
June 18, 2022Walleye102,000–report
November 8, 2021Walleye1,160–report
November 8, 2021Walleye860–report
November 5, 2021Walleye550–report
November 5, 2021Walleye1,012–report
November 1, 2021Walleye1,300–report
November 1, 2021Walleye1,160–report
October 29, 2021Walleye276–report
October 29, 2021Walleye858–report
October 29, 2021Walleye310–report
October 29, 2021Walleye42–report
October 26, 2021Walleye1,970–report
October 25, 2021Walleye144–report
October 25, 2021Walleye957–report
October 25, 2021Walleye2,926–report
October 25, 2021Walleye1,530–report
October 22, 2021Walleye3,000–report
October 21, 2021Walleye1,650–report
October 21, 2021Walleye264–report
October 18, 2021Walleye352–report
October 19, 2020Walleye600–report
October 15, 2020Walleye385–report
October 15, 2020Walleye259–report
October 9, 2020Walleye215–report
October 9, 2020Walleye83–report
October 7, 2020Walleye78–report
October 7, 2020Walleye495–report
October 5, 2020Walleye743–report
October 5, 2020Walleye690–report
October 2, 2020Walleye1,062–report
October 16, 2019Walleye2,200–report
October 16, 2019Walleye1,600–report
October 29, 2018Walleye8,400–report
October 29, 2018Walleye1,170–report
October 22, 2018Walleye750–report
October 22, 2018Walleye450–report
October 22, 2018Walleye6,090–report
October 15, 2018Walleye2,520–report
October 15, 2018Walleye522–report
October 15, 2018Walleye375–report
October 9, 2018Walleye5,460–report
October 9, 2018Walleye6,250–report
October 9, 2018Walleye671–report
October 4, 2018Walleye2,250–report
October 4, 2018Walleye4,200–report
October 1, 2018Walleye2,950–report
October 1, 2018Walleye6,426–report
October 10, 2017Walleye900–report
November 5, 2015Walleye470–report
November 5, 2015Walleye440–report
November 2, 2015Walleye392–report
October 30, 2015Walleye680–report
October 29, 2015Walleye772–report
October 26, 2015Walleye1,200–report
October 25, 2015Walleye900–report
October 22, 2015Walleye1,140–report
October 22, 2015Walleye988–report
October 19, 2015Walleye792–report
October 19, 2015Walleye675–report
October 19, 2015Walleye824–report
October 16, 2015Walleye792–report
October 16, 2015Walleye1,000–report
October 9, 2015Walleye369–report
October 9, 2015Walleye990–report
June 29, 2013Walleye13,310–report
June 28, 2013Walleye56,430–report
June 28, 2013Walleye109,810–report
June 28, 2013Walleye22,750–report
June 26, 2013Walleye15,150–report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Waubay

Natural lake on the Lake Traverse Reservation, 6.5 miles north and 1.5 miles east of Waubay. SDGFP maintains two public accesses with boat ramps on the southwest and south shore, one on shallow Indian Bay. Max depth 26 feet. The name recalls warriors who swam across to escape an enemy.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) before you go.

Nearest lakes

Pickerel Lake 5.4 mi last stocked October 24, 2025 Waubay Lake 6.8 mi last stocked May 7, 2025 Bitter Lake 11.9 mi last stocked May 16, 2021 Big Stone Lake 31.5 mi last stocked September 12, 2024 Lake Kampeska 35.2 mi last stocked May 22, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Enemy Swim Lake?

Fishing Enemy Swim Lake usually means Walleye. All 72 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 9, 2026. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Enemy Swim Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 14, 2026. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 2013, most often in October and November. About 817 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Day County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2023, and 2025.

How do you get on Enemy Swim Lake?

The nearest town is Waubay. Natural lake on the Lake Traverse Reservation, 6.5 miles north and 1.5 miles east of Waubay. SDGFP maintains two public accesses with boat ramps on the southwest and south shore, one on shallow Indian Bay. Max depth 26 feet. The name recalls warriors who swam across to escape an enemy.

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