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Lake Carthage

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South Dakota, United States

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Lake Carthage fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Common carp

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Walleye

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Channel catfish

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General info

Lake Carthage is a lake located in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Yellow perch.

Location

44°11′1.8″N 97°41′54.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Carthage, 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.

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Reviews of Lake Carthage

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FAQ about Lake Carthage fishing

Lake Carthage is a lake located in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°11′1.8″N 97°41′54.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Carthage by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lake Carthage are:
  • Channel catfish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
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