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Horseshoe Lake

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South Dakota, United States

5.0·17 catches

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Walleye

27 in · 5 lb

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Northern pike

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 5 lb

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General info

Horseshoe Lake is a lake located in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike.

Location

45°11′45.3″N 97°38′9.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Horseshoe Lake, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

45°11′45.3″N 97°38′9.9″W
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FAQ about Horseshoe Lake fishing

Horseshoe Lake is a lake located in Day County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°11′45.3″N 97°38′9.9″W
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