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Fishing regulations at Buffalo Lake, SD
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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 Walleye as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Buffalo Lake fishing
- Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @macyngardner reported a nice Black crappie.
- @Chefjarbonneau reported a nice Walleye.
- @djasper1766 reported a nice Walleye.
- @esvenson reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @fisherperson9 reported a nice Northern pike.
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