🐟 What fish can you catch in Ashton?

Most commonly caught species around Ashton , SD : Walleye - 35 reported catches Northern pike - 32 reported catches Largemouth bass - 13 reported catches Freshwater drum - 10 reported catches Common carp - 9 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ashton fishing reports?

The latest Ashton , SD fishing reports are: @cgainey reported a nice Walleye at James River . @maxheath8626 reported a nice Bighead carp at James River . @briinamcafee reported a nice Goldeye at James River . @huntleyhillman reported a nice Walleye at James River . @connorgruenwald reported a nice Largemouth bass at Redfield Lake . .

Fishing in Ashton, SD

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

Anglers in Ashton , SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Turtle Creek , Redfield Lake , Snake Creek .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Ashton

Latest Ashton fishing reports

Walleye

James River

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Bighead carp

James River

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Goldeye

James River

length · weight

Walleye

James River

22 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Redfield Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Northern pike

Redfield Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Redfield Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Redfield Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Redfield Lake

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Redfield Lake

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Fishing regulations in Ashton

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°59′35.2″N 98°29′56.8″W

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FAQ about Ashton fishing

Anglers in Ashton, SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Turtle Creek, Redfield Lake, and Snake Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ashton, SD:

Walleye - 35 reported catches
Northern pike - 32 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 13 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 10 reported catches
Common carp - 9 reported catches

The latest Ashton, SD fishing reports are:

@cgainey reported a nice Walleye at James River.
@maxheath8626 reported a nice Bighead carp at James River.
@briinamcafee reported a nice Goldeye at James River.
@huntleyhillman reported a nice Walleye at James River.
@connorgruenwald reported a nice Largemouth bass at Redfield Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ashton, 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: