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Fishing regulations at Vermillion River, 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 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.
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Possession limit is 20
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Vermillion River fishing
- Channel catfish - 23 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @pintoworld reported a nice Walleye.
- @HaydenDillion reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @pintoworld reported a nice Goldeye.
- @pintoworld reported a nice Goldeye.
- @jasesteckelberg reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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