🐟 What fish can you catch in New Effington?

Most commonly caught species around New Effington , SD : Walleye - 122 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 103 reported catches Northern pike - 93 reported catches Largemouth bass - 64 reported catches Yellow perch - 44 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Effington fishing reports?

The latest New Effington , SD fishing reports are: @ej.anderson reported a nice Walleye at Piyas Lake . @grahamanderson reported a nice Northern pike . @Jungleball23 reported a nice Walleye . @wylandrysavy reported a nice Northern pike at Clear Lake . .

Fishing in New Effington, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Effington, South Dakota?

Anglers in New Effington , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Traverse , Lake Elsie .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in New Effington

Latest New Effington fishing reports

Walleye

Piyas Lake

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Northern pike

29 in · 4 lb 6 oz

Walleye

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Clear Lake

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Northern pike

Clear Lake

25 in · 4 lb

Bluegill

Clear Lake

11 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Walleye

Grass Lake

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Yellow perch

Grass Lake

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Yellow perch

Grass Lake

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Yellow perch

Grass Lake

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Fishing regulations in New Effington

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

45°51′20.9″N 96°55′2.6″W

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FAQ about New Effington fishing

Anglers in New Effington, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Traverse and Lake Elsie.

Most commonly caught species around New Effington, SD:

Walleye - 122 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 103 reported catches
Northern pike - 93 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 64 reported catches
Yellow perch - 44 reported catches

The latest New Effington, SD fishing reports are:

@ej.anderson reported a nice Walleye at Piyas Lake.
@grahamanderson reported a nice Northern pike.
@Jungleball23 reported a nice Walleye.
@wylandrysavy reported a nice Northern pike at Clear Lake.

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