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Smallmouth Bass — Lake Sharpe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) for smallmouth bass. Statewide largemouth/smallmouth bass limit; possession limit 10 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Lewis and Clark Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) for smallmouth bass. Statewide largemouth/smallmouth bass limit; possession limit 10 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Missouri River
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) for smallmouth bass. Statewide largemouth/smallmouth bass limit; possession limit 10 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Waubay Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) for smallmouth bass. Statewide largemouth/smallmouth bass limit; possession limit 10 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 5 per day (largemouth and smallmouth bass in any combination) · License required
Splake — Deerfield Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 1 per day for splake. 24 inch minimum length. Black Hills Fish Management Area: lake trout/splake daily limit 1, minimum length 24 inches (2026 SD Fishing Handbook Black Hills exceptions). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 1 per day · Size limit: 24 inch minimum length. · License required
Splake — Pactola Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 1 per day for splake. 24 inch minimum length. Black Hills Fish Management Area: lake trout/splake daily limit 1, minimum length 24 inches (2026 SD Fishing Handbook Black Hills exceptions). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 1 per day · Size limit: 24 inch minimum length. · License required
Walleye — Angostura Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. 15 inch minimum length; only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. West River exception: walleye minimum length 15 inches, only one 20 inches or longer (2026 SD Fishing Handbook West River exceptions). High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length; only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Belle Fourche Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 2 walleye per day for walleye. 15 inch minimum length; only one 20 inches or longer. West River exception (2026 SD Fishing Handbook): Belle Fourche Reservoir, Butte County - walleye daily limit 2, minimum length 15 inches, only one 20 inches or longer. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 2 walleye per day · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length; only one 20 inches or longer. · License required
Walleye — Big Sioux River
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Big Stone Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer. Minnesota-South Dakota border waters table: walleye daily limit 4, possession limit 4 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook East River border waters). High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer. · License required
Walleye — Bitter Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Cheyenne River
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Enemy Swim Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Grand River (South Dakota)
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Horseshoe Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 1 walleye per day for walleye. 28 inch minimum length. East River exception (2026 SD Fishing Handbook): Horseshoe Lake, Day County - walleye daily limit 1, minimum length 28 inches. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 1 walleye per day · Size limit: 28 inch minimum length. · License required
Walleye — James River (South Dakota)
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Lake Francis Case
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. 15 inch minimum length, except during July and August when there is no minimum length restriction; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. Lake Francis Case (Missouri River exceptions, 2026 SD Fishing Handbook). The waters between the railroad bridge and I-90 bridge causeway in Brule and Lyman counties are now open for fishing year-round. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length, except during July and August when there is no minimum length restriction; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. · License required
Walleye — Lake Kampeska
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Lake Oahe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Lake Oahe (Missouri River exceptions): the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Inland Missouri River table: walleye 4 daily (only one 20 inches or longer), possession 8. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Lake Poinsett
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Lake Sharpe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. 15 inch minimum length, except during July and August when there is no minimum length restriction; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. Lake Sharpe (Missouri River exceptions, 2026 SD Fishing Handbook). High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length, except during July and August when there is no minimum length restriction; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. · License required
Walleye — Lake Thompson
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Lake Traverse
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer. Minnesota-South Dakota border waters table: walleye daily limit 4, possession limit 4 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook East River border waters). High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer. · License required
Walleye — Lewis and Clark Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye combined), possession limit 8 for walleye. 15 inch minimum length year-round (Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam upstream to the SD-Nebraska border - this zone spans the entire lake). Nebraska-South Dakota border waters (2026 SD Fishing Handbook): walleye daily limit 4, possession 8; minimum length 15 inches year-round on this reach. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye combined), possession limit 8 · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length year-round (Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam upstream to the SD-Nebraska border - this zone spans the entire lake). · License required
Walleye — Missouri River
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. 15 inch minimum length year-round from Fort Randall Dam downstream 5.5 miles to the Nebraska border; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. Missouri River exceptions (2026 SD Fishing Handbook): South Dakota reach below Fort Randall Dam. Elsewhere on the river, the statewide South Dakota walleye limits apply. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length year-round from Fort Randall Dam downstream 5.5 miles to the Nebraska border; the daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round. · License required
Walleye — Roy Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Shadehill Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. 15 inch minimum length; only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. West River exception (2026 SD Fishing Handbook): Shadehill Reservoir, Perkins County - walleye minimum length 15 inches, only one 20 inches or longer. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: 15 inch minimum length; only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
Walleye — Waubay Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer for walleye. Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. Statewide walleye limit; possession limit 8 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Regardless of how many waters you harvest walleye from in a day, you can harvest at most one walleye 20 inches or longer per day. High grading (releasing a fish already reduced to possession to replace it with another) is prohibited. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye, sauger and saugeye combined), only one 20 inches or longer · Size limit: Only one fish 20 inches or longer may be included in the daily limit. · License required
White Bass — Angostura Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Bitter Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — James River (South Dakota)
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lake Francis Case
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lake Oahe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lake Poinsett
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lake Sharpe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lake Thompson
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Lewis and Clark Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for white bass. Nebraska-South Dakota border waters: white bass daily limit 15, possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
White Bass — Missouri River
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day (Fort Randall Dam to the SD-Nebraska state line) for white bass. The last 5.5 miles of the Missouri River in South Dakota, from Fort Randall Dam to the SD/NE state line, has a daily limit of 15 and a possession limit of 30 white bass (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Elsewhere on the river, the statewide South Dakota white bass rule (no limit) applies. Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day (Fort Randall Dam to the SD-Nebraska state line) · License required
White Bass — Shadehill Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Bass — Waubay Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — No limit for white bass. White bass and rock bass have no statewide daily or possession limit (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: No limit · License required
White Crappie — Lake Traverse
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 10 crappie per day for white crappie. Minnesota-South Dakota border waters: crappie daily limit 10, possession limit 10 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 10 crappie per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Big Stone Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Minnesota-South Dakota border waters: yellow perch daily limit 15, possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Bitter Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Enemy Swim Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Horseshoe Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Kampeska
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Oahe
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Poinsett
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Thompson
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Traverse
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Minnesota-South Dakota border waters: yellow perch daily limit 15, possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Pactola Reservoir
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Roy Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Sheridan Lake (South Dakota)
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Stockade Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required
Yellow Perch — Waubay Lake
South Dakota, United States
South Dakota limits — 15 per day for yellow perch. Statewide yellow perch limit; possession limit 30 (2026 SD Fishing Handbook statewide table). Source: 2026 South Dakota Fishing Handbook, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), gfp.sd.gov (current in-force edition; license year Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027). Regulation changes may occur throughout the year - check with GFP before you fish. This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document.
Season: Open year-round (South Dakota has no closed season for game fish; sturgeon season is closed and paddlefish are by special permit only). · Daily limit: 15 per day · License required