Fishing in Valley Springs, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Anglers in Valley Springs , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Lake Ole – Harrisburg , Split Rock Creek , Lake Alvin , Ninemile Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Valley Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Valley Springs , SD : Largemouth bass - 1,600 reported catches Channel catfish - 660 reported catches Walleye - 564 reported catches Bluegill - 521 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 506 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Valley Springs fishing reports?

The latest Valley Springs , SD fishing reports are: @maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN) . @maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN) . @maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN) . @Yohance_catch_bass50 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ole – Harrisburg . @Yohance_catch_bass50 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ole – Harrisburg . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Valley Springs?

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Valley Springs

Latest Valley Springs fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Ole – Harrisburg

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Rock River (IA, MN)

length · weight

Green sunfish

Covell Lake

length · weight

Creek chub

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Northern pike

32 in · 7 lb 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Valley Springs

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 June 16th, 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°34′56.6″N 96°27′56.2″W

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FAQ about Valley Springs fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Anglers in Valley Springs, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Lake Ole – Harrisburg, Split Rock Creek, Lake Alvin, and Ninemile Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Valley Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Valley Springs, SD:

Largemouth bass - 1,600 reported catches
Channel catfish - 660 reported catches
Walleye - 564 reported catches
Bluegill - 521 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 506 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Valley Springs fishing reports?

The latest Valley Springs, SD fishing reports are:

@maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN).
@maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN).
@maxxlupkes reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rock River (IA, MN).
@Yohance_catch_bass50 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ole – Harrisburg.
@Yohance_catch_bass50 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ole – Harrisburg.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Valley Springs?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Valley Springs, 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: