🐟 What fish can you catch in Lesterville?

Most commonly caught species around Lesterville , SD : Largemouth bass - 538 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 212 reported catches Channel catfish - 199 reported catches Freshwater drum - 167 reported catches Paddlefish - 125 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lesterville fishing reports?

The latest Lesterville , SD fishing reports are: @davidgrabow reported a nice Common carp at Lake Yankton . @davidgrabow reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Yankton . @jstrike43 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake . @jstrike43 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake . .

Fishing in Lesterville, SD

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

Anglers in Lesterville , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Lake Yankton , Lewis and Clark Lake , James River , Lake Henry .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Lesterville

Latest Lesterville fishing reports

Lake Yankton

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Common carp

Lake Yankton

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Channel catfish

Lake Yankton

22 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

14 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Walleye

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White crappie

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Walleye

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Largemouth bass

Westside CFP

21 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Yankton

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Fishing regulations in Lesterville

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 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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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

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43°02′18.6″N 97°35′25.8″W

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FAQ about Lesterville fishing

Anglers in Lesterville, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Lake Yankton, Lewis and Clark Lake, James River, and Lake Henry.

Most commonly caught species around Lesterville, SD:

Largemouth bass - 538 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 212 reported catches
Channel catfish - 199 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 167 reported catches
Paddlefish - 125 reported catches

The latest Lesterville, SD fishing reports are:

@davidgrabow reported a nice Common carp at Lake Yankton.
@davidgrabow reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Yankton.
@jstrike43 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake.
@jstrike43 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake.

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