South Dakota Fishing - Catfish Fishing in South Dakota For Channel, Flathead, Blue & Other Catfish in SD
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South Dakota Catfish Fishing

Catfish Fishing in South Dakota

There are many species of catfish and even more ways to catch them. Adults range in size from less than a pound to hundreds of pounds. They can be found in all types of water including ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. There are even species which spend a limited amount of time on dry land. Big giant catfish put up a very noble fight once hooked.

Catfish Fishing Lakes In South Dakota

You can find catfish in most of South Dakotas major lakes including Angostura Reservoir, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Lake Albert, Lake Francis Case, Lake Kampeska, Lake Madison, Lake Oahe, Lake Pelican, Lake Poinsett, Lake Preston, Lake Sharpe, Lake Thompson, Lake Traverse, Lake Whitewood, Lewis And Clark Lake and Shadehill Reservoir. They cal also be caught out of rivers, smaller lakes and ponds across the state.

The South Dakota state record blue catfish was taken out of the Missouri River and the SD state record channel catfish and flathead catfish were both caught in the James River.

Most catfish are considered bottom feeders to one extent or another. They will generally eat anything that can get in their mouth. Their strongest sense is smell which they use to locate potential food sources. Capitalizing on this sense is the primary weapon in your search for these creatures. Aggressive catfish have been caught on most types of fast moving bass lures so don't under estimate their ability to catch live bait.

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus

Channel Catfish

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus

Fishing For Blue Catfish

Catfish Bait

Catfish Bait

Catfish Organizations & Resources

Catfish Conservation Group
U.S. Catfish Anglers Tournaments
Planet Catfish

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CHANNEL CATFISH

58 lbs - 0 oz

55 lbs - 0 oz

Preferred Water Temperature

65 - 90 Degrees

Preferred Habitat

Prefers slightly stained to murky water with mild current and sand or rock bottom.

FLATHEAD CATFISH

123 lbs - 9 oz

56 lbs - 8 oz

Preferred Water Temperature

75 - 84 Degrees

Preferred Habitat

Prefers streams or large bodies of slightly stained to murky water with moderate current and hard bottom.

BLUE CATFISH

143 lbs - 0 oz

97 lbs - 0 oz

Preferred Water Temperature

68 - 80 Degrees

Preferred Habitat

Found primarily in large river systems with deep current and swift channels.

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