🐟 What fish can you catch in Madison?

Most commonly caught species around Madison , SD : Walleye - 444 reported catches Northern pike - 328 reported catches White bass - 227 reported catches Channel catfish - 212 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 189 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Madison fishing reports?

The latest Madison , SD fishing reports are: @Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake) . @Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake) . @Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake) . @Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake) . @Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake) . .

Fishing in Madison, SD

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

Anglers in Madison , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Madison , Herman Pond , Lake Campbell , Brant Lake , Skunk Creek .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Madison

Latest Madison fishing reports

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

Walleye

Twin (Twin Lake)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Madison

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 16th, 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°00′22.3″N 97°06′30.6″W

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FAQ about Madison fishing

Anglers in Madison, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Madison, Herman Pond, Lake Campbell, Brant Lake, and Skunk Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Madison, SD:

Walleye - 444 reported catches
Northern pike - 328 reported catches
White bass - 227 reported catches
Channel catfish - 212 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 189 reported catches

The latest Madison, SD fishing reports are:

@Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake).
@Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake).
@Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake).
@Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake).
@Ben.coffee reported a nice Walleye at Twin (Twin Lake).

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