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Mitchell Lake

South Dakota, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Brook trout

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Rainbow trout

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Yellow perch

8 in Β· 5 oz

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Rock bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Mitchell Lake is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Yellow perch.

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43Β°56β€²23.4β€³N 103Β°32β€²10β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mitchell Lake, 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 species as of July 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Mitchell Lake is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°56β€²23.4β€³N 103Β°32β€²10β€³W
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