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Rainbow trout
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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Cox Lake is a lake located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

44Β°33β€²52.9β€³N 103Β°59β€²38.3β€³W
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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 species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cox Lake is a lake located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°33β€²52.9β€³N 103Β°59β€²38.3β€³W
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