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Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81)

South Dakota, United States

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Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81) fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

19 in Β· 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Black crappie

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4 years ago

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Northern pike

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7 years ago

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Smallmouth bass

17 in Β· 2 lb

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7 years ago

White bass

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8 years ago

Walleye

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General info

Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81) is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

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Location

44Β°16β€²21.9β€³N 97Β°07β€²31.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81), 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 species as of April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81) fishing

Southeast 81 Ponds (East Hwy 81) is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°16β€²21.9β€³N 97Β°07β€²31.8β€³W
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