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Capitol Fishing and Stocking

Hughes County, South Dakota. The South Dakota fish and wildlife agency lists 13 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Yellow Perch), the most recent on Oct 14, 2026.

2026 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Oct 14, 2026Rainbow Trout234Adult
Oct 13, 2026Rainbow Trout1,356Adult
Jun 2, 2026Smallmouth Bass47Adult
May 27, 2026Bluegill400Adult
May 21, 2026Largemouth Bass329Adult
May 12, 2026White Bass117Adult
May 4, 2026White Bass15Adult
Apr 30, 2026Yellow Perch750Adult
Mar 27, 2026Black Crappie100Adult
Mar 23, 2026Northern Pike30Adult
Mar 10, 2026Channel Catfish75Adult
Mar 5, 2026Channel Catfish11Adult
Mar 4, 2026Channel Catfish12Adult

Other Stocked Waters in Hughes County

About This Data

Every row comes from the stocking information published by the South Dakota fish and wildlife agency, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Capitol” and “Capitol Lake”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.

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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the South Dakota fish and wildlife agency.