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Iowa Ditch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Dakota, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Brown trout

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General info

Iowa Ditch is a canal located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Largemouth bass, and Brown trout.

Location

44°04′26.1″N 103°10′16.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Iowa Ditch, 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 Northern pike as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Possession limit is 12 northern pike.

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44°04′26.1″N 103°10′16.4″W
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FAQ about Iowa Ditch fishing

Iowa Ditch is a canal located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°04′26.1″N 103°10′16.4″W
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