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Fishing regulations at Clear 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 Walleye as of May 3rd, 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 Clear Lake fishing
- Walleye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @michaelgardner1048 reported a nice Walleye.
- @oakleymcmillen reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @michaelgardner1048 reported a nice Walleye.
- @vsosbbwosbd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @jgarry reported a nice Walleye.
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