Some South Dakota fishing regulations changing

Bass and walleye regulations at some popular South Dakota waterways are changing in 2010. Here’s an explanation from the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks:

Notable changes include removal of the 14-inch, minimum-length limit for walleyes from Waubay Lake and Lake Kampeska, with the daily limit on Waubay Lake increasing from two walleyes per day to four. Numerous lakes – including Lakes Mitchell, Enemy Swim, Pickerel, Bitter, Roy, Shadehill, Angostura, and Poinsett – will now have a 15-inch minimum walleye length limit with a four-fish daily limit and eight-fish possession limit.

On some lakes, anglers will now be able to harvest up to five largemouth and smallmouth bass (in combination) under 14 inches in length; and at most lakes, anglers can keep one bass 18 inches or longer as part of daily limits. Lakes changing to these regulations include Waubay, Roy, Clear, Pickerel and Enemy Swim.

Walleye and bass regulations on many other South Dakota lakes have also changed.

The department encourages anglers to look for more complete information in the 2010 Fishing Handbook.