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Battle Creek

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South Dakota, United States

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Common carp

27 in · 16 lb 3 oz

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White bass

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General info

Battle Creek is a stream located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Moody County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing White bass, Northern pike, and Common carp.

Location

44°05′9.8″N 96°57′41.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Battle Creek, 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 White bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White bass

Seasons

Open

No bag limit. No possession limit.

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Very good

Morone chrysops

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44°05′9.8″N 96°57′41.8″W
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FAQ about Battle Creek fishing

the Battle Creek is a stream located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Moody County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
44°05′9.8″N 96°57′41.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Battle Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Battle Creek are:
  • White bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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