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Baileys Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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Yellow perch

9 in · 7 oz

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Yellow perch

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Greengill hybrid

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Greengill hybrid

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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General info

Baileys Lake is a lake located in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, Yellow bullhead, and Bluegill.

Location

44°59′35.3″N 97°45′36.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Baileys 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 23rd, 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

44°59′35.3″N 97°45′36.1″W
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35.7 miles away

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38.2 miles away

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40.2 miles away

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44.3 miles away

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46.7 miles away

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47.4 miles away

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47.5 miles away

Huron

48.9 miles away

Rockham

52.3 miles away

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FAQ about Baileys Lake fishing

Baileys Lake is a lake located in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°59′35.3″N 97°45′36.1″W
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