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Fishing in Upland Colony, SD

South Dakota, United States

Best fishing spots in Upland Colony, SD

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Top fish species in Upland Colony

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Common carp
Common carp

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Freshwater drum

Lake Mitchell

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Common carp

Lake Mitchell

32 in · 11 lb 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

Wilmarth Lake

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Largemouth bass

Wilmarth Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

Lake Mitchell

33 in · 11 lb

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Saugeye

Pierre Creek

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Saugeye

Pierre Creek

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Sauger

Pierre Creek

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Saugeye

Pierre Creek

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Saugeye

Pierre Creek

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About Upland Colony fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Upland Colony, South Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 133 catches for Channel catfish, 132 catches for Largemouth bass, and 64 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Upland 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 Channel catfish as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

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Total Length

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10

Ictalurus punctatus

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43°52′39″N 97°58′34.7″W
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FAQ about Upland Colony fishing

Anglers in Upland Colony, SD recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Lake Mitchell, and Firesteel Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Upland Colony, SD:
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The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Upland Colony, SD was a 3 ft / 15 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @micah.wheat at Lake Mitchell on July 16, 2025.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Upland Colony, SD was a 2 ft caught by Fishbrain user @Oaktree2 at Bitter Lake on May 28, 2016.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Upland Colony, SD was a 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @janetking at Lake Mitchell on June 17, 2019.

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