Fishing in Sioux Falls, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Anglers in Sioux Falls , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Family Park UFP , Diversion Canal , Lake Ole – Harrisburg , Split Rock Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Sioux Falls?

Most commonly caught species around Sioux Falls , SD : Largemouth bass - 1,558 reported catches Walleye - 708 reported catches Channel catfish - 705 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 621 reported catches Bluegill - 570 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Sioux Falls fishing reports?

The latest Sioux Falls , SD fishing reports are: @logan1414 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pahoja . @bradyschuldt reported a nice Common carp at Big Sioux River . @bradyschuldt reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Diversion Canal . @ben.rees reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Split Rock Creek . @gsh341 reported a nice Northern pike at East Vermillion Lake . .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Sioux Falls

Latest Sioux Falls fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Pahoja

length · weight

Common carp

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Bigmouth buffalo

Diversion Canal

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Split Rock Creek

17 in · 3 lb

Northern pike

East Vermillion Lake

22 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Walleye

East Vermillion Lake

15 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

East Vermillion Lake

8 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

East Vermillion Lake

28 in · 4 lb 5 oz

White bass

East Vermillion Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Walleye

East Vermillion Lake

18 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Sioux Falls

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 July 5th, 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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Additional information

Possession limit is 10

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Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°32′22.9″N 96°43′55.2″W

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FAQ about Sioux Falls fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Anglers in Sioux Falls, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Family Park UFP, Diversion Canal, Lake Ole – Harrisburg, and Split Rock Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Sioux Falls?

Most commonly caught species around Sioux Falls, SD:

Largemouth bass - 1,558 reported catches
Walleye - 708 reported catches
Channel catfish - 705 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 621 reported catches
Bluegill - 570 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Sioux Falls fishing reports?

The latest Sioux Falls, SD fishing reports are:

@logan1414 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pahoja.
@bradyschuldt reported a nice Common carp at Big Sioux River.
@bradyschuldt reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Diversion Canal.
@ben.rees reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Split Rock Creek.
@gsh341 reported a nice Northern pike at East Vermillion Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sioux Falls?

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