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Lonesome Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species at Lonesome Lake

Yellow perch
Yellow perch
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General info

Lonesome Lake is a lake located in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Grant County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch.

Location

45°10′46.5″N 97°13′33.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Lonesome Lake, SD

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 Yellow perch as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow perch

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Measurement

Total Length
Good

Perca flavescens

Regulations for

45°10′46.5″N 97°13′33.2″W
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FAQ about Lonesome Lake fishing

Lonesome Lake is a lake located in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Grant County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
45°10′46.5″N 97°13′33.2″W
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