Fishing Rules and Regulations
South dakota Fishing Handbook
2013 Fishing Handbook (flip-book version)
2013 Fishing Handbook (pdf version)
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2013 Lake Oahe Limits
The walleye limits on Lake Oahe have been increased to 8 per day. Find out more >
Other Regulations
Fishing Tournament rules
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:09:15)
Is an "Alabama Rig" Legal in SD?
Hoop Net and Setline rules
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:07:08)
Bait Dealer regulations
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:09:04)
Private Fish Hatcheries
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:09:07)
Fish Importation Regulations
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:09:08)
Other references:
- Administrative Rules of South Dakota - Fishing Seasons and Methods
- Codified Laws of South Dakota -
Game, Fish and Forestry