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Fishing regulations at Cookstove, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 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 10
Micropterus nigricans
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- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jamison1540 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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