🐟 What fish can you catch in Gary?

Most commonly caught species around Gary , SD : Northern pike - 145 reported catches Largemouth bass - 84 reported catches Bluegill - 78 reported catches Walleye - 77 reported catches Yellow perch - 59 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gary fishing reports?

The latest Gary , SD fishing reports are: @oscarfolk reported a nice Rainbow trout at Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond) . @dallasbuchholz reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Hendricks . @nelson.jase reported a nice Northern pike at Canby Creek . .

Fishing in Gary, SD

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

Anglers in Gary , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sylvan , Canby Creek , Lake Cochrane , Ketchum Lake , West Branch Lac qui Parle River .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Gary

Latest Gary fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

length · weight

Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

length · weight

Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond)

length · weight

Northern pike

Lake Hendricks

17 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Canby Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Lake Sylvan

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Cochrane

length · weight

Northern pike

Berkner Pond

19 in · 2 lb

Northern pike

Lake Hendricks

length · weight

Northern pike

Canby Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Gary

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 Northern pike 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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Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Possession limit is 12 northern pike.

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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.

Regulations for

44°47′38.8″N 96°27′26.6″W

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FAQ about Gary fishing

Anglers in Gary, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sylvan, Canby Creek, Lake Cochrane, Ketchum Lake, and West Branch Lac qui Parle River.

Most commonly caught species around Gary, SD:

Northern pike - 145 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 84 reported catches
Bluegill - 78 reported catches
Walleye - 77 reported catches
Yellow perch - 59 reported catches

The latest Gary, SD fishing reports are:

@oscarfolk reported a nice Rainbow trout at Visitor's Center Pond (Flynn Pond).
@dallasbuchholz reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Hendricks.
@nelson.jase reported a nice Northern pike at Canby Creek.

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