- United States/
- Pike fishing in the United States/
- South Dakota/
- Pike fishing in South Dakota
Types of Pike in South Dakota
Pike fishing spots in South Dakota
Best baits and lures for Pike in South Dakota
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Pike.
Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!
Biggest Pike catches
Latest Pike fishing reports in South Dakota
Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
Regulations for Pike in South Dakota
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 Northern pike as of June 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
Possession limit is 12 northern pike.
Synonyms
Esox lucius
Regulations for
/-100.24722299999999,44.2127529990588,10,0.00,0.00/600x250?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
Free trial available
FAQ
🎣 What Pike species can you catch in South Dakota?
These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Pike in South Dakota?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Pike have recently been caught.