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Fishing regulations at Big Sioux River, 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 Channel catfish as of April 23rd, 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 20
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Big Sioux River fishing
- Channel catfish - 169 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 104 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 70 members reported to have caught this fish
- @zachzephier reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Spencertro77 reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @zachzephier reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @zachzephier reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @zachzephier reported a nice Channel catfish.
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