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Willow Creek Bay

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South Dakota, United States

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Walleye

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Walleye

29 in · 9 lb

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 1 oz

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Channel catfish

20 in · 3 lb 7 oz

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General info

Willow Creek Bay is a lake located in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Channel catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°51′7.4″N 100°31′28.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Willow Creek Bay, 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 Walleye as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

4
Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

44°51′7.4″N 100°31′28.6″W
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FAQ about Willow Creek Bay fishing

Willow Creek Bay is a lake located in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°51′7.4″N 100°31′28.6″W
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