South Dakota spearing

[benbosh]

Has anybody speared in South Dakota before (specifically around the Sioux Falls area)? Heading out there Wednesday night and will have basically all day Thursday to do what I want. I could just bring my rods and angle but would rather spear. Doing a little research on the SD dnr page but If anybody has any input it would be appreciated!

[rundrave]

when you say specifically around sioux falls what does that mean? How far are you willing to travel? There are no lakes in the immediate area that are clear enough or have the quality of fish for spearing. There are some close lakes but fishing/spearing would be pretty slow.

you would be much better off taking an extra hour to drive up towards the madison or brookings area.

i dont know the spearing regs but brandt lake near chester has some good pike in it if thats what your after. Its probably the closest lake I can think off.

[benbosh]

Just the area in general within reasonable driving distance, half hour or so.. May be able to swing up to the Brookings/Madison area but may just stick closer to SF if theres decent angling opportunities with rod/reel.

[rundrave]

1 hour ago, benbosh said:

 may just stick closer to SF if theres decent angling opportunities with rod/reel.

there isnt such a thing lol.

There is family park on the NW side of Sioux Falls its an old gravel pit stocked with trout and you could catch some perch, pike or even LMB but they are few and far between. You could head west of SF and fish Wall Lake, Loss Lake, Vermilliion etc.

But the way I look at it if you just drive a few minutes further but North instead of West your chances of "decent fishing" greatly improve with just a few more minutes of driving. Good luck

[creepworm]

I agree with rundrave. If you want a decent opportunity at some decent fishing, go to the Brookings/Madison area.