Top fish species at Yates Ponds

Yates Ponds fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Yates Ponds is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Brook trout.

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Location

44Β°18β€²1.6β€³N 103Β°52β€²3.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Yates Ponds, 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 species as of March 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Yates Ponds fishing

Yates Ponds is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°18β€²1.6β€³N 103Β°52β€²3.9β€³W
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