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Fishing in Aberdeen, SD

South Dakota, United States

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Channel catfish

James River

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Common carp

James River

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Channel catfish

James River

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Channel catfish

James River

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Common carp

James River

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Rainbow trout

Wylie Lake

22 in · 4 lb

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Rainbow trout

Wylie Lake

15 in · 3 lb

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Rainbow trout

Wylie Lake

15 in · 3 lb

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Green sunfish

Wylie Lake

7 in · 3 oz

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Northern pike

James River

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About Aberdeen fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Aberdeen, South Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 71 catches for Northern pike, 42 catches for Walleye, and 19 catches for Common carp.

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Fishing regulations in Aberdeen

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Aberdeen, SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Wylie Lake, Richmond Lake, and Foot Creek.
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