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Fishing in Old Elm Spring Colony, SD

South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Old Elm Spring Colony

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Green sunfish

Hanson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hanson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hanson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hanson Lake

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Rainbow trout

Miller FMA

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

Miller FMA

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About Old Elm Spring Colony fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Old Elm Spring Colony, South Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 177 catches for Largemouth bass, 140 catches for Channel catfish, and 67 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Old Elm Spring Colony

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

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5

Micropterus nigricans

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43°29′32.6″N 97°47′56.4″W
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FAQ about Old Elm Spring Colony fishing

Anglers in Old Elm Spring Colony, SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Pierre Creek, Hanson Lake, and Ethan Lake.
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