Top fish species at He Dog Lake

Northern pike
Northern pike
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Northern pike

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General info

He Dog Lake is a lake located in Todd County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

43°17′2.9″N 101°03′39.4″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on He Dog Lake?

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Fishing regulations at He Dog 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 Northern pike as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Possession limit is 12 northern pike.

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43°17′2.9″N 101°03′39.4″W
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FAQ about He Dog Lake fishing

He Dog Lake is a lake located in Todd County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°17′2.9″N 101°03′39.4″W
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