🐟 What fish can you catch in Canton?

Most commonly caught species around Canton , SD : Largemouth bass - 1,539 reported catches Channel catfish - 582 reported catches Walleye - 518 reported catches Bluegill - 456 reported catches Northern pike - 431 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Canton fishing reports?

The latest Canton , SD fishing reports are: @noahleesch reported a nice Channel catfish at Diversion Canal . @noahleesch reported a nice Freshwater drum at Diversion Canal . @treydeweerd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN) . @treydeweerd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN) . @123Qazwsx reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Ole – Harrisburg . .

Fishing in Canton, SD

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

Anglers in Canton , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Rock River (IA, MN) , Lake Pahoja , Lake Ole – Harrisburg , Lake Alvin .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Canton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Canton , SD was a 4 ft / 20.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DukeofDangles at The Lake Park on September 14, 2021 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Canton?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Canton , SD was a 3 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jdibbet at Diversion Canal on July 12, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Walleye caught in Canton?

The biggest Walleye (by length) reported in Canton , SD was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Haydenhakenson at Tea Athletic Complex Pond on June 14, 2022 .

South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Canton

Latest Canton fishing reports

Channel catfish

Diversion Canal

26 in · 6 lb

Freshwater drum

Diversion Canal

20 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

length · weight

Channel catfish

Vermillion River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Family Park UFP

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Canton

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 Largemouth bass as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Possession limit is 10

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°18′11.5″N 96°35′5.3″W

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FAQ about Canton fishing

Anglers in Canton, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Rock River (IA, MN), Lake Pahoja, Lake Ole – Harrisburg, and Lake Alvin.

Most commonly caught species around Canton, SD:

Largemouth bass - 1,539 reported catches
Channel catfish - 582 reported catches
Walleye - 518 reported catches
Bluegill - 456 reported catches
Northern pike - 431 reported catches

The latest Canton, SD fishing reports are:

@noahleesch reported a nice Channel catfish at Diversion Canal.
@noahleesch reported a nice Freshwater drum at Diversion Canal.
@treydeweerd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN).
@treydeweerd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN).
@123Qazwsx reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Ole – Harrisburg.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Canton, SD was a 4 ft / 20.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DukeofDangles at The Lake Park on September 14, 2021.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Canton, SD was a 3 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jdibbet at Diversion Canal on July 12, 2016.