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Leola Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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General info

Leola Lake is a lake located in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Green sunfish.

Location

45°43′39.9″N 98°55′52.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Leola 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 Northern pike as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Possession limit is 12 northern pike.

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45°43′39.9″N 98°55′52.7″W
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Leola Lake is a lake located in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°43′39.9″N 98°55′52.7″W
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