🐟 What fish can you catch in Wasta?

Most commonly caught species around Wasta , SD : Largemouth bass - 157 reported catches Channel catfish - 53 reported catches Northern pike - 43 reported catches Bluegill - 25 reported catches Black crappie - 24 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wasta fishing reports?

The latest Wasta , SD fishing reports are: @liam-larsen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Phelps Pond . @jeremy-user reported a nice Black crappie at Curlew Lake . @emmastolz reported a nice Bluegill at Phelps Pond . @dylan.hiatt reported a nice Channel catfish at New Underwood Dam . .

Fishing in Wasta, SD

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

Anglers in Wasta , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Rapid Creek , Cheyenne River , New Wall Lake , Tisdale Lake , Boxelder Creek .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Wasta

Latest Wasta fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Phelps Pond

12 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Curlew Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Phelps Pond

length · weight

Rapid Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

New Underwood Dam

33 in · 11 lb

Common carp

Curlew Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Phelps Pond

3 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Rapid Creek

length · weight

White sucker

Rapid Creek

length · weight

White sucker

Rapid Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Wasta

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 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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Largemouth bass

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Possession limit is 10

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°04′10.6″N 102°26′47″W

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FAQ about Wasta fishing

Anglers in Wasta, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Rapid Creek, Cheyenne River, New Wall Lake, Tisdale Lake, and Boxelder Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Wasta, SD:

Largemouth bass - 157 reported catches
Channel catfish - 53 reported catches
Northern pike - 43 reported catches
Bluegill - 25 reported catches
Black crappie - 24 reported catches

The latest Wasta, SD fishing reports are:

@liam-larsen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Phelps Pond.
@jeremy-user reported a nice Black crappie at Curlew Lake.
@emmastolz reported a nice Bluegill at Phelps Pond.
@dylan.hiatt reported a nice Channel catfish at New Underwood Dam.

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