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Fishing regulations at Lake Mitchell, SD
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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 Flathead catfish 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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Each day each angler may harvest only one flathead catfish 30-inches in total length or longer.
Possession limit is 20
Pylodictis olivaris
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FAQ about Lake Mitchell fishing
- Flathead catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @meyernolan reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @devalynu reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @CDrakefish reported a nice Black crappie.
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