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Phelps Pond

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South Dakota, United States

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Phelps Pond fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

3 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

6 in · 2 oz

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General info

Phelps Pond is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Rainbow trout.

Location

44°07′59.8″N 103°03′47.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Phelps Pond, 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 May 3rd, 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

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5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°07′59.8″N 103°03′47.1″W
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FAQ about Phelps Pond fishing

Phelps Pond is a lake located in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°07′59.8″N 103°03′47.1″W
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