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Covell Lake

South Dakota, United States

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Covell Lake is a lake located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

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43Β°33β€²18.8β€³N 96Β°44β€²35.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Covell 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 species as of May 6, 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 Covell Lake fishing

Covell Lake is a lake located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°33β€²18.8β€³N 96Β°44β€²35.4β€³W
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