🐟 What fish can you catch in Rapid City?

Most commonly caught species around Rapid City , SD : Rainbow trout - 1,853 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,089 reported catches Northern pike - 485 reported catches Bluegill - 433 reported catches Brown trout - 248 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rapid City fishing reports?

The latest Rapid City , SD fishing reports are: @KNico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sheridan Lake . @westin.wuertz reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pactola Lake . @westin.wuertz reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rapid Creek . @Jcoop1622 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Castle Creek . @westin.wuertz reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Center Lake . .

Fishing in Rapid City, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rapid City, South Dakota?

Anglers in Rapid City , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Sheridan Lake , Memorial Pond , Canyon Lake , Rapid Creek , Canyon Lake Park Ponds .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Rapid City

Latest Rapid City fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Sheridan Lake

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Rainbow trout

Pactola Lake

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Rainbow trout

Rapid Creek

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Rainbow trout

Castle Creek

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Cutthroat trout

Center Lake

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Rainbow trout

Center Lake

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Rainbow trout

Center Lake

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Brown trout

Rapid Creek

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Brown trout

Rapid Creek

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Rainbow trout

Rapid Creek

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Fishing regulations in Rapid City

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.

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FAQ about Rapid City fishing

Anglers in Rapid City, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Sheridan Lake, Memorial Pond, Canyon Lake, Rapid Creek, and Canyon Lake Park Ponds.

Most commonly caught species around Rapid City, SD:

Rainbow trout - 1,853 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,089 reported catches
Northern pike - 485 reported catches
Bluegill - 433 reported catches
Brown trout - 248 reported catches

The latest Rapid City, SD fishing reports are:

@KNico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Sheridan Lake.
@westin.wuertz reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pactola Lake.
@westin.wuertz reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rapid Creek.
@Jcoop1622 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Castle Creek.
@westin.wuertz reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Center Lake.

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