🐟 What fish can you catch in Cow Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Cow Creek , SD : Walleye - 253 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 181 reported catches Channel catfish - 127 reported catches Northern pike - 107 reported catches White bass - 78 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cow Creek fishing reports?

The latest Cow Creek , SD fishing reports are: @Pagnottafishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Secret . @Pagnottafishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Secret . @kobyje24 reported a nice Channel catfish at Dry Run . @kaisonheyne reported a nice Rainbow trout . @kaisonheyne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Capitol Lake . .

Fishing in Cow Creek, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

Anglers in Cow Creek , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Lake Oahe , Lake Sharpe , Mickelson Fishing Pond , Cow Creek .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Cow Creek

Latest Cow Creek fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Secret

7 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Secret

8 in · 5 oz

Channel catfish

Dry Run

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Capitol Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Mickelson Fishing Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Mickelson Fishing Pond

18 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Capitol Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Capitol Lake

26 in · 6 lb 5 oz

Rainbow trout

Capitol Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Cow Creek

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

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit is 8

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Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

44°33′13.7″N 100°28′31.4″W

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FAQ about Cow Creek fishing

Anglers in Cow Creek, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Mickelson Fishing Pond, and Cow Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Cow Creek, SD:

Walleye - 253 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 181 reported catches
Channel catfish - 127 reported catches
Northern pike - 107 reported catches
White bass - 78 reported catches

The latest Cow Creek, SD fishing reports are:

@Pagnottafishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Secret.
@Pagnottafishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Secret.
@kobyje24 reported a nice Channel catfish at Dry Run.
@kaisonheyne reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@kaisonheyne reported a nice Rainbow trout at Capitol Lake.

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