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Lake Saint John

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Dakota, United States

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Top fish species at Lake Saint John

Walleye
Walleye
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General info

Lake Saint John is a lake located in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye.

Location

44°33′52.9″N 97°11′10.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Saint John, 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 Walleye as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Memorable

1 > 20

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

4
Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

44°33′52.9″N 97°11′10.7″W
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Reviews of Lake Saint John

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FAQ about Lake Saint John fishing

Lake Saint John is a lake located in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°33′52.9″N 97°11′10.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Saint John 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 Lake Saint John are:
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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