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McCook Lake

South Dakota, United States

4.6Β·153 catches

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McCook Lake fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

10 in Β· 1 lb

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7 days ago

Sauger

18 in Β· 2 lb

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11 days ago

Bigmouth buffalo

28 in Β· 13 lb

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19 days ago

Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 4 lb

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19 days ago

Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 4 lb

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20 days ago

Channel catfish

26 in Β· 6 lb

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General info

McCook Lake is a lake located in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Walleye.

Location

42Β°32β€²15.3β€³N 96Β°30β€²24.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McCook 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 species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about McCook Lake fishing

McCook Lake is a lake located in Union County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°32β€²15.3β€³N 96Β°30β€²24.3β€³W
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