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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Bad River is a stream located in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Haakon County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Common carp.

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44°06′35.9″N 100°57′54.2″W
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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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FAQ about Bad River fishing

the Bad River is a stream located in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Haakon County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
44°06′35.9″N 100°57′54.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bad River 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 Bad River are:
  • Channel catfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
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