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Eagle Butte Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Eagle Butte Lake is a lake located in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Yellow bullhead.

Location

45°02′38″N 101°12′24.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Eagle Butte Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Eagle Butte 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 Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

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5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

45°02′38″N 101°12′24.3″W
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FAQ about Eagle Butte Lake fishing

Eagle Butte Lake is a lake located in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°02′38″N 101°12′24.3″W
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