🐟 What fish can you catch in Butler?

Most commonly caught species around Butler , SD : Walleye - 332 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 131 reported catches Northern pike - 122 reported catches Yellow perch - 80 reported catches Largemouth bass - 57 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Butler fishing reports?

The latest Butler , 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 . @ej.anderson reported a nice Walleye at Piyas Lake . .

Fishing in Butler, SD

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

Anglers in Butler , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Waubay Lake , South Waubay Lake , Amsden Lake , Horseshoe Lake , Lynn Lake .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Butler

Latest Butler fishing reports

Walleye

James River

length · weight

Bighead carp

James River

length · weight

Goldeye

James River

length · weight

Walleye

James River

22 in · 5 lb

Walleye

Piyas Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Walleye

Bitter Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Waubay Lake

length · weight

Northern pike

length · weight

Walleye

Goose Lake

27 in · 8 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Butler

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

45°15′43.2″N 97°42′42.1″W

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FAQ about Butler fishing

Anglers in Butler, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Waubay Lake, South Waubay Lake, Amsden Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Lynn Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Butler, SD:

Walleye - 332 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 131 reported catches
Northern pike - 122 reported catches
Yellow perch - 80 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 57 reported catches

The latest Butler, 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.
@ej.anderson reported a nice Walleye at Piyas Lake.

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