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South Island Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Dakota, United States

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Northern pike

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Yellow perch

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General info

South Island Lake is a lake located in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, Northern pike, and White crappie.

Location

43°47′17.3″N 97°07′47.5″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on South Island Lake?

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Fishing regulations at South Island 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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FAQ about South Island Lake fishing

South Island Lake is a lake located in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
43°47′17.3″N 97°07′47.5″W
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