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Fishing regulations at Whetstone River, 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 Channel catfish 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 20
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Whetstone River fishing
- Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @danielknoop reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @liamjohnson7581 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @DropshotGuy reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @EyeRis reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @EyeRis reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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