🐟 What fish can you catch in Ward?

Most commonly caught species around Ward , SD : Walleye - 222 reported catches Largemouth bass - 208 reported catches Northern pike - 175 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 165 reported catches Channel catfish - 141 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ward fishing reports?

The latest Ward , SD fishing reports are: @gradyschulte reported a nice Creek chub at Redwood River . @dallasbuchholz reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Hendricks . @GofishEverydayRelax reported a nice Walleye . @westin.wuertz reported a nice Common carp at Big Sioux River . @ezraarchuleta reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Big Sioux River . .

Fishing in Ward, SD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ward, South Dakota?

Anglers in Ward , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Split Rock Creek , Lake Benton .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Ward

Latest Ward fishing reports

Creek chub

Redwood River

8 in · 3 oz

Northern pike

Lake Hendricks

17 in · 1 lb

Walleye

length · weight

Common carp

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Shovelnose sturgeon

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Creek chub

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Green sunfish

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Goldeye

Big Sioux River

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Northern pike

Lake Yankton

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ward

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 Walleye as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit is 8

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Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

44°09′17.3″N 96°27′45.4″W

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FAQ about Ward fishing

Anglers in Ward, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Split Rock Creek, and Lake Benton.

Most commonly caught species around Ward, SD:

Walleye - 222 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 208 reported catches
Northern pike - 175 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 165 reported catches
Channel catfish - 141 reported catches

The latest Ward, SD fishing reports are:

@gradyschulte reported a nice Creek chub at Redwood River.
@dallasbuchholz reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Hendricks.
@GofishEverydayRelax reported a nice Walleye.
@westin.wuertz reported a nice Common carp at Big Sioux River.
@ezraarchuleta reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Big Sioux River.

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