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Prairie Dog Bay

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South Dakota, United States

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Walleye

19 in · 2 lb

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Saugeye

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Channel catfish

27 in · 11 lb 7 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

1 in · 2 lb

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General info

Prairie Dog Bay is a lake located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Saugeye.

Location

43°04′39.3″N 98°33′41.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Prairie Dog Bay, 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 April 23rd, 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

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5

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

43°04′39.3″N 98°33′41.6″W
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FAQ about Prairie Dog Bay fishing

Prairie Dog Bay is a lake located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°04′39.3″N 98°33′41.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Prairie Dog Bay 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.
The most common species in Prairie Dog Bay are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Saugeye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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