South Dakota · USA
Lake Francis Case
- Region
- South Dakota, USA
- Regulation zone
- South Dakota statewide regulations
Species in Lake Francis Case
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Sauger
Channel Catfish
Common Carp
Freshwater Drum
White Bass
Yellow Perch
Shorthead Redhorse
Gizzard Shad
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Seasons & limits — South Dakota statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish (any combination) | Open all year | Daily 10 (only one flathead catfish 30 inches or longer), possession 20 | — |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass (any combination) | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 10 | — |
| Walleye (includes walleye/sauger/saugeye) | Open all year | Daily 4 (only one 20 inches or longer), possession 8 | — |
| White Bass/Rock Bass | Open all year | No limit | — |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily 15, possession 30 | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Walleye: minimum length 15 inches, except during July and August when there is no minimum length restriction; daily limit may include no more than one fish 20 inches or longer year-round
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Species: South Dakota state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.