Fishing Rules and Regulations

South dakota Fishing Handbook

Fishing Handbook
2012 Fishing Handbook
(flip-book version)
2012 Fishing Handbook (pdf version)

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Other Regulations

Boating Regulations

Fishing Tournament rules
(for detailed reference see ARSD 41:09:15)

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:

Turn In Poachers (TIPs)

1.888.OVERBAG (683.7224)
More information about TIPs

Protect our Waters

Aquatic nuisance species threaten threaten our lakes and steams, and can spoil everyone's enjoyment of the water.

Public Fishing Waters

Want to know where to fish, and how to get on the water? Check out this guide.