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General info

Lake Badus is a lake located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States.

Location

44°08′49.1″N 97°08′59.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Badus, 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.

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Cities nearby

Ramona

3.8 miles away

Spring Lake Colony

6.2 miles away

Nunda

6.5 miles away

Oldham

9.7 miles away

Madison

9.9 miles away

Wentworth

13.9 miles away

Hetland

16.4 miles away

Graceville Colony

16.5 miles away

Volga

16.5 miles away

Lake Preston

18.6 miles away

Colman

20.1 miles away

Chester

20.3 miles away

Brookings

21.0 miles away

Orland Colony

22.6 miles away

Badger

23.6 miles away

Bruce

23.8 miles away

Erwin

27.6 miles away

Carthage

28.1 miles away

Lake Poinsett

29.2 miles away

Trent

29.6 miles away

Montrose

30.9 miles away

Salem

31.6 miles away

Lyons

32.4 miles away

Humboldt

34.9 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Badus fishing

Lake Badus is a lake located in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°08′49.1″N 97°08′59.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Badus by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

Fishing in South Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or from licensed agents statewide.

In South Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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