South Dakota · USA
Lake Madison
- Region
- South Dakota, USA
- Regulation zone
- South Dakota statewide regulations
Species in Lake Madison
Walleye
Black Bullhead
Yellow Perch
White Bass
Bigmouth Buffalo
Smallmouth Bass
Black Crappie
Common Carp
Bluegill
White Sucker
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Seasons & limits — South Dakota statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Open all year | Daily 15, possession 30 | — |
| 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.
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Species: South Dakota state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.