🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Stone City?

Most commonly caught species around Big Stone City , SD : Walleye - 135 reported catches Largemouth bass - 109 reported catches Yellow perch - 92 reported catches Bluegill - 87 reported catches Northern pike - 83 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Big Stone City fishing reports?

The latest Big Stone City , SD fishing reports are: @chance.kruger reported a nice Channel catfish . @chance.kruger reported a nice Channel catfish . @stevenlauzon reported a nice Northern pike at Minnesota River . @HenryJerome reported a nice Brown trout at Minnesota River . @Jbucce reported a nice Freshwater drum . .

Fishing in Big Stone City, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Stone City, South Dakota?

Anglers in Big Stone City , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Minnesota River , Big Stone Lake , Lake Farley , Whetstone River , South Fork Whetstone River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Stone City?

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Big Stone City

Latest Big Stone City fishing reports

Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Northern pike

Minnesota River

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Brown trout

Minnesota River

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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

Minnesota River

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Rainbow trout

Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

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Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

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Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

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Northern pike

Minnesota River

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Fishing regulations in Big Stone City

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 17th, 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

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Memorable

1 > 20

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Possession limit is 8

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Excellent

Sander vitreus

South Dakota / Minnesota Border Waters: Anglers licensed in South Dakota or Minnesota may fish MN/SD border waters. Residents of states other than South Dakota or Minnesota may fish MN/SD border waters if in possession of a valid nonresident fishing license issued by either state or if lawfully authorized to fish by either state. Anglers must comply with the laws and rules of the state in which they are licensed. Anglers may launch and/or fish from either shore and must transport their catch to the state in which they are licensed by the most direct route. South Dakota licensed anglers transporting their fish from the Minnesota side must return to South Dakota by the most direct route.

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45°17′54.6″N 96°27′56.5″W

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FAQ about Big Stone City fishing

Anglers in Big Stone City, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Minnesota River, Big Stone Lake, Lake Farley, Whetstone River, and South Fork Whetstone River.

Most commonly caught species around Big Stone City, SD:

Walleye - 135 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 109 reported catches
Yellow perch - 92 reported catches
Bluegill - 87 reported catches
Northern pike - 83 reported catches

The latest Big Stone City, SD fishing reports are:

@chance.kruger reported a nice Channel catfish.
@chance.kruger reported a nice Channel catfish.
@stevenlauzon reported a nice Northern pike at Minnesota River.
@HenryJerome reported a nice Brown trout at Minnesota River.
@Jbucce reported a nice Freshwater drum.

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