🐟 What fish can you catch in Fairfax?

Most commonly caught species around Fairfax , SD : Walleye - 162 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 100 reported catches Largemouth bass - 66 reported catches Channel catfish - 58 reported catches Northern pike - 27 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fairfax fishing reports?

The latest Fairfax , SD fishing reports are: @lukerobertson2994 reported a nice Walleye at North Bay . @jessehavranek reported a nice Sockeye salmon at Pease Creek . @halox92 reported a nice Black crappie . @bentley.sumption reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Bay . @tallonkoehn reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Fairfax, SD

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

Anglers in Fairfax , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Lake Francis Case , Niobrara River , Pease Creek , Randall Creek .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Fairfax

Latest Fairfax fishing reports

Walleye

North Bay

23 in · 3 lb

Sockeye salmon

Pease Creek

19 in · 3 lb

Black crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

North Bay

7 in · 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Saint Francis Bay

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Andes

10 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Lake Andes

24 in · 8 lb

Walleye

Snake Creek

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Fairfax

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

43°01′41.2″N 98°53′20.4″W

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FAQ about Fairfax fishing

Anglers in Fairfax, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Lake Francis Case, Niobrara River, Pease Creek, and Randall Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Fairfax, SD:

Walleye - 162 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 100 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 66 reported catches
Channel catfish - 58 reported catches
Northern pike - 27 reported catches

The latest Fairfax, SD fishing reports are:

@lukerobertson2994 reported a nice Walleye at North Bay.
@jessehavranek reported a nice Sockeye salmon at Pease Creek.
@halox92 reported a nice Black crappie.
@bentley.sumption reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Bay.
@tallonkoehn reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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