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General info

Fairfax Lake is a lake located in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States.

Location

43°04′24.1″N 98°55′20.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Fairfax Lake, 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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Cities nearby

Fairfax

3.6 miles away

Anoka

10.0 miles away

Gross

19.9 miles away

Burke

20.1 miles away

Platte

22.0 miles away

Bristow

23.5 miles away

Marty

25.4 miles away

Lakeview Colony

25.6 miles away

Bijou Hills

33.4 miles away

Verdel

41.1 miles away

Avon

43.8 miles away

Running Water

51.7 miles away

Chamberlain

53.8 miles away

Kaylor

55.2 miles away

Mount Vernon

55.2 miles away

Ethan

57.4 miles away

Storla

61.5 miles away

Bon Homme Colony

63.2 miles away

Ewing

63.4 miles away

Old Elm Spring Colony

63.5 miles away

Mitchell

63.6 miles away

Lindy

63.8 miles away

Tabor

64.4 miles away

Rockport Colony

64.6 miles away

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FAQ about Fairfax Lake fishing

Fairfax Lake is a lake located in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°04′24.1″N 98°55′20.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Fairfax Lake 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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