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Fishing regulations at Milwaukee Lake, 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 Chinook salmon as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Aggregate
Possession limit is 10
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Salmon snagging:
Open Area: Lake Oahe from Oahe Dam to the North Dakota border
Season: October 1 - November 30.
Species: Salmon only. All other fish species snagged must be immediately released.
Restrictions: Only one line with one hook may be used to snag salmon.
Chinook, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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FAQ about Milwaukee Lake fishing
- Chinook salmon - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @rsammons7599 reported a nice Chinook salmon.
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