Fishing in Waubay, SD

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

Anglers in Waubay , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Waubay Lake , Enemy Swim Lake , Bitter Lake , Pickerel Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Waubay?

Most commonly caught species around Waubay , SD : Walleye - 384 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 261 reported catches Northern pike - 248 reported catches Largemouth bass - 140 reported catches White bass - 122 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Waubay fishing reports?

The latest Waubay , SD fishing reports are: @joshuagullickson reported a nice Walleye . @bigbass_Beau reported a nice Freshwater drum at Big Stone Lake . @Beckham2shifty reported a nice Walleye . @Beckham2shifty reported a nice Walleye . @denise-cameron reported a nice Northern pike at Pierpont Lake . .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Waubay

Latest Waubay fishing reports

Walleye

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Big Stone Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Walleye

22 in · 4 lb

Walleye

22 in · 4 lb

Northern pike

Pierpont Lake

length · weight

White bass

South Waubay Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Waubay Lake

17 in · 2 lb

Yellow perch

Kampeska Pits

length · weight

Channel catfish

3rd Ave Pond

length · weight

Green sunfish

3rd Ave Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Waubay

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 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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Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit is 8

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Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

45°20′4.2″N 97°18′19.8″W

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FAQ about Waubay fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Waubay, South Dakota?

Anglers in Waubay, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Waubay Lake, Enemy Swim Lake, Bitter Lake, and Pickerel Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Waubay?

Most commonly caught species around Waubay, SD:

Walleye - 384 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 261 reported catches
Northern pike - 248 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 140 reported catches
White bass - 122 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Waubay fishing reports?

The latest Waubay, SD fishing reports are:

@joshuagullickson reported a nice Walleye.
@bigbass_Beau reported a nice Freshwater drum at Big Stone Lake.
@Beckham2shifty reported a nice Walleye.
@Beckham2shifty reported a nice Walleye.
@denise-cameron reported a nice Northern pike at Pierpont Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Waubay?

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