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Reliance Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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Channel catfish

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General info

Reliance Lake is a lake located in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

43°53′6.4″N 99°35′46.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Reliance 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 Channel catfish as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Measurement

Total Length

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10

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

43°53′6.4″N 99°35′46.7″W
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FAQ about Reliance Lake fishing

Reliance Lake is a lake located in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°53′6.4″N 99°35′46.7″W
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