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Fishing regulations at Newell 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 Northern pike as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Newell Lake fishing
- Northern pike - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jacobsmith6294 reported a nice Ouachita smallmouth bass.
- @parkersmith8646 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @hanson.h reported a nice Northern pike.
- @FishingWithDubs reported a nice Northern pike.
- @evanvissia reported a nice Northern pike.
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