Top fish species at Smith Lake

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Smith Lake is a lake located in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°58′15.9″N 97°14′32″W
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Fishing regulations at Smith Lake, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°58′15.9″N 97°14′32″W
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Summit

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Waubay

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Webster

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29.1 miles away

Butler

30.5 miles away

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33.6 miles away

Corona

34.3 miles away

Milbank

34.3 miles away

Erwin

34.8 miles away

Gary

40.3 miles away

Bruce

40.7 miles away

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FAQ about Smith Lake fishing

Smith Lake is a lake located in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°58′15.9″N 97°14′32″W
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