🐟 What fish can you catch in Alpena?

Most commonly caught species around Alpena , SD : Walleye - 52 reported catches Channel catfish - 36 reported catches Northern pike - 28 reported catches Largemouth bass - 27 reported catches Common carp - 22 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Alpena fishing reports?

The latest Alpena , SD fishing reports are: @jamesonlinke reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prior Lake CFP . @kreightonwipf reported a nice Rainbow trout at Prior Lake CFP . @jamesonlinke reported a nice Black crappie at Prior Lake CFP . @jamesonlinke reported a nice Rainbow trout at Prior Lake CFP . .

Fishing in Alpena, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Alpena, South Dakota?

Anglers in Alpena , SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Firesteel Creek , Prior Lake CFP .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Alpena?

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Alpena

Latest Alpena fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Prior Lake CFP

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Prior Lake CFP

15 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Prior Lake CFP

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Prior Lake CFP

length · weight

Prior Lake CFP

length · weight

Walleye

Lake Byron

22 in · 4 lb

Walleye

Lake Byron

length · weight

Lake Byron

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Lake Byron

20 in · 4 lb

Black bullhead

Lake Byron

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Alpena

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 Walleye as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit is 8

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Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

44°10′58.4″N 98°22′5.9″W

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FAQ about Alpena fishing

Anglers in Alpena, SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Firesteel Creek, and Prior Lake CFP.

Most commonly caught species around Alpena, SD:

Walleye - 52 reported catches
Channel catfish - 36 reported catches
Northern pike - 28 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 27 reported catches
Common carp - 22 reported catches

The latest Alpena, SD fishing reports are:

@jamesonlinke reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prior Lake CFP.
@kreightonwipf reported a nice Rainbow trout at Prior Lake CFP.
@jamesonlinke reported a nice Black crappie at Prior Lake CFP.
@jamesonlinke reported a nice Rainbow trout at Prior Lake CFP.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Alpena, SD. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: