🐟 What fish can you catch in Yankton?

Most commonly caught species around Yankton , SD : Largemouth bass - 567 reported catches Channel catfish - 246 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 220 reported catches Freshwater drum - 188 reported catches Paddlefish - 125 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Yankton fishing reports?

The latest Yankton , SD fishing reports are: @dakotabassangler reported a nice Walleye at Lake Yankton . @dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton . @dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton . @dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton . @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake . .

Fishing in Yankton, SD

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

Anglers in Yankton , SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Lake Yankton , Lewis and Clark Lake , James River , Marindahl Lake .

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

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South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Yankton

Latest Yankton fishing reports

Walleye

Lake Yankton

15 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Yankton

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Yankton

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Yankton

18 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

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Fishing regulations in Yankton

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 May 3rd, 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

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42°53′24.4″N 97°23′33.4″W

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FAQ about Yankton fishing

Anglers in Yankton, SD recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Lake Yankton, Lewis and Clark Lake, James River, and Marindahl Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Yankton, SD:

Largemouth bass - 567 reported catches
Channel catfish - 246 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 220 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 188 reported catches
Paddlefish - 125 reported catches

The latest Yankton, SD fishing reports are:

@dakotabassangler reported a nice Walleye at Lake Yankton.
@dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton.
@dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton.
@dakotabassangler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Yankton.
@MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake.

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