Top fish species at Alkali Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

22 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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General info

Alkali Lake is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

43°00′39.4″N 102°05′36.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Alkali 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 Largemouth bass as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°00′39.4″N 102°05′36.9″W
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FAQ about Alkali Lake fishing

Alkali Lake is a lake located in South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°00′39.4″N 102°05′36.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Alkali Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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