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Waggoner Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Magnolia crappie

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Magnolia crappie

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Black crappie

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General info

Waggoner Lake is a lake located in Haakon County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

44°04′43.7″N 101°39′13.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Waggoner 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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Open

Bag limit

5

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5

Micropterus nigricans

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44°04′43.7″N 101°39′13.5″W
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Waggoner Lake is a lake located in Haakon County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°04′43.7″N 101°39′13.5″W
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