Fishing Info

Anglers can expect to find northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, perch, crappie, and bluegill populations in Lake Cochrane.

Please note South Dakota fishing regulations are enforced.

South Dakota Fishing Regulations

There are unique fishing regulations to Lake Cochrane.  They include:

• No walleye/saugeye less than 14 inches in length may be taken from lake
• Protected Slot in effect for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.  Daily Limit is (3) Bass which may include no more than (1) over 18 inches and none between 12- 18 inches.

When you leave a body of water:

• Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or other animals before transporting equipment.

• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.

• Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.)

• Never release plants fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.

Other Fishing Information

Fish Sampling Results      South Dakota Fish Records