Stink Lake is located in Codington County, South Dakota, near the towns of Henry and Florence. The lake offers paddling opportunities in a rural setting with two state parks in the vicinity - Sandy Shore Recreation Area and Pelican Lake Recreation Area.

The lake is situated in an area characterized by abundant wildlife typical of South Dakota's small lakes, including geese, ducks, pelicans, great blue heron, egrets, hawks, and owls. Larger wildlife like deer, raccoons, beaver, eagles, fox, and coyote frequent the region's waterways.

Several larger bodies of water are located nearby, including: - Lake Kampeska (4,820 acres) - 10.2 miles away - Pelican Lake (2,999 acres) - 13.1 miles away - Reid Lake (1,000 acres) - 16.6 miles away

The climate around Stink Lake features winter temperatures ranging from highs around 23°F to lows around 6°F, though these are averages and conditions can vary significantly.

Before planning your paddling trip, be sure to scout current access points and conditions, as public facilities and launch sites can change seasonally.