Top fish species at Willow Creek

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Willow Creek is a stream located in Butte County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

44°49′3.8″N 103°22′15.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Willow Creek, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

10

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

44°49′3.8″N 103°22′15.6″W
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FAQ about Willow Creek fishing

the Willow Creek is a stream located in Butte County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°49′3.8″N 103°22′15.6″W
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