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Baxter Slough

South Dakota
2.58 km²
44.7763, -97.3184
NHD {91C7856D-9E28-4589-AC5F-4971800029D3}
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About Baxter Slough

Baxter Slough is a natural lake or pond in South Dakota, United States. It covers approximately 2.58 km² (637 acres). The lake centroid is located at 44.7763° N, 97.3184° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Baxter Slough

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 12m
Dawn10:25
Sunrise11:00
Sunset02:12
Dusk02:47

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  • Dawn09:5512:00Excellent
  • Morning12:0018:36Good
  • Midday18:3623:12Calm
  • Afternoon23:1201:12Good
  • Dusk01:1203:17Excellent
  • Night03:1709:55Good
Moon: 13% · waxing14:51

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Baxter Slough?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Baxter Slough. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Baxter Slough?

Baxter Slough covers approximately 2.58 square kilometres (637 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Baxter Slough located?

Baxter Slough is located in South Dakota, United States, with its centroid at 44.7763°, -97.3184°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF