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Cow Creek fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Yellow perch

9 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Cow Creek is a stream located in Sully County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Hughes County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Channel catfish.

Location

44°33′54″N 100°29′34.3″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Cow Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Cow Creek, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

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Aggregate

5

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°33′54″N 100°29′34.3″W
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Reviews of Cow Creek

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112.5 miles away

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112.7 miles away

Huron

113.4 miles away

Platte

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FAQ about Cow Creek fishing

the Cow Creek is a stream located in Sully County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Hughes County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
44°33′54″N 100°29′34.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Cow Creek 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.
The most common species in the Cow Creek are:
The latest Cow Creek fishing reports are:
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