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Horse Thief Lake

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South Dakota, United States

4.6·91 catches

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Horse Thief Lake fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

16 in · 4 lb

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Rainbow trout

10 in · 6 oz

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General info

Horse Thief Lake is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Golden shiner, and Brown trout.

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43°53′34.5″N 103°28′54.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Horse Thief 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.

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FAQ about Horse Thief Lake fishing

Horse Thief Lake is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°53′34.5″N 103°28′54.4″W
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