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General info

White Butte Reservoir is a lake located in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States.

Location

45°56′35.9″N 102°21′7.2″W
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Fishing regulations at White Butte 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.

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Fort Yates

83.2 miles away

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Mandan

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Golden Valley

94.0 miles away

Center

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Harmon

96.0 miles away

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96.5 miles away

Hazen

99.8 miles away

Apple Valley

103.2 miles away

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105.5 miles away

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Pick City

116.3 miles away

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FAQ about White Butte Reservoir fishing

White Butte Reservoir is a lake located in Perkins County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°56′35.9″N 102°21′7.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on White Butte Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

Fishing in South Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or from licensed agents statewide.

In South Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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