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Middle Lynn Lake

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Middle Lynn Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

What's safe to eat from Middle Lynn Lake

Walleye

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
Over 18" General population Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Is it legal to keep?

These are South Dakota's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Walleye 4 Year-round Same as open
Sauger 4 Year-round Same as open
Northern Pike 6 Year-round Same as open
Largemouth Bass 5 Year-round Same as open
Smallmouth Bass 5 Year-round Same as open
Yellow Perch 15 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie 15 Year-round Same as open
White Crappie 15 Year-round Same as open
Bluegill 15 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish 10 Year-round Same as open
Chinook Salmon 5 Year-round Same as open
Rainbow Trout 5 Year-round Same as open
Lake Trout 5 Year-round Same as open
Muskellunge 0 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: South Dakota — South Dakota GFP

About this water

State
South Dakota
County
Day
Type
Lake
Location
45.4776, -97.6561
Advisory source
South Dakota Dept. of Health — Fish Consumption Advisories