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Lake Herman

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South Dakota, United States

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Black bullhead

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Northern pike

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General info

Lake Herman is a lake located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing White bass, Northern pike, and Channel catfish.

Location

43°59′23.4″N 97°10′34.7″W
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Official website

gfp.sd.gov

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Fishing regulations at Lake Herman, 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 White bass as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White bass

Seasons

Open

No bag limit. No possession limit.

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Very good

Morone chrysops

Regulations for

43°59′23.4″N 97°10′34.7″W
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FAQ about Lake Herman fishing

Lake Herman is a lake located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°59′23.4″N 97°10′34.7″W
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