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Fishing regulations at Bear Butte Reservoir, 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 Bear Butte Reservoir fishing
- Northern pike - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Landon2006 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Landon2006 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @Landon2006 reported a nice Northern pike.
- @Landon2006 reported a nice Walleye.
- @Landon2006 reported a nice Northern pike.
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