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Fishing regulations at Lewis and Clark 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Possession limit is 10
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FAQ about Lewis and Clark Lake fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 53 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 50 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 47 members reported to have caught this fish
- @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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