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West Fork Vermillion River

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South Dakota, United States

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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

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General info

West Fork Vermillion River is a stream located in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Kingsbury County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Common carp, and Largemouth bass.

Location

43°43′36.5″N 97°24′55.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Fork Vermillion River?

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Fishing regulations at West Fork Vermillion River, 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 Channel catfish as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

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Open

Bag limit

10

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10

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

43°43′36.5″N 97°24′55.1″W
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FAQ about West Fork Vermillion River fishing

the West Fork Vermillion River is a stream located in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
43°43′36.5″N 97°24′55.1″W
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