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Richland Reservoir fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

24 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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General info

Richland Reservoir is a lake located in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

Location

44°08′48.6″N 100°24′34.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Richland Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Richland Reservoir, 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 22nd, 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

44°08′48.6″N 100°24′34.3″W
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FAQ about Richland Reservoir fishing

Richland Reservoir is a lake located in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°08′48.6″N 100°24′34.3″W
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