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SO MANY OPTIONS, SO LITTLE TIME Our region is small but mighty when it comes to giving fishermen choices and variety. With over 175 natural and manufactured lakes, 3 major rivers, and numerous species to fish for, you'll want to come back time and again to experience it all. In our waters, you'll find walleye, sauger, channel catfish, large-mouth bass, smallmouth bass, bullhead, bluegill, perch, and crappie. You'll also find paddlefish, shown on the right, a primitive species native to the Missouri River. These prehistoric fish can weigh more than 60 pounds and can survive for more than 50 years in the wild. You'll have to apply for a tag to catch one of these unique fish. Visit www.gfp.sd.gov/paddlefish to learn more. Keep wintertime from slowing your fishing hobbies. Many of our lakes are hot spots for ice fishing. Just stop by one of our great outfitters and get the right gear to keep you safe and warm! Mark your calendars for Free Fishing Weekend on May 19-21, 2023! South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, are open to anyone to fish without a license. If you love it (which we think you will), you can get your permits after that. Use our website as a resource for more information and share photos on social media with our hashtag! #SESouthDakota Get more details about fishing in Southeast South Dakota by requesting our 2023 Sportsman's Guide, a printed publication to keep on hand as a trusty resource. Request yours online at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/visitor-information/travel-guides-brochures.
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