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Skunk Creek

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South Dakota, United States

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Creek chub

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Common shiner

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Creek chub

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Common shiner

6 in · 3 oz

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White sucker

11 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

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General info

Skunk Creek is a stream located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Common carp.

Location

43°43′29.2″N 96°52′52.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Skunk Creek, 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 May 3rd, 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

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Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°43′29.2″N 96°52′52.4″W
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FAQ about Skunk Creek fishing

the Skunk Creek is a stream located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
43°43′29.2″N 96°52′52.4″W
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