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West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes)

South Dakota, United States

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West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes) fishing reports

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Walleye

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White bass

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Northern pike

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Smallmouth bass

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White bass

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General info

West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes) is a lake located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing White bass, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

44Β°18β€²0.7β€³N 97Β°09β€²0β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes), 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 14, 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 West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes) fishing

West 81 Lake (Twin Lakes) is a lake located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°18β€²0.7β€³N 97Β°09β€²0β€³W
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