Lawrence County · canal · order 4 river · ~8 cfs typical
Carlson Ditch
Carlson Ditch is a canal in Lawrence County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
65°
13 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
87°
58°
12 mph
5%
Sat
Clear
99°
66°
16 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Spearfish Creek5.2 mi
- Spring Creek5.8 mi
- False Bottom Creek7.4 mi
- Cleopatra Creek8.1 mi
- Cox Lake6.3 mi
- Beaver Creek6.1 mi
- Mud Lake6.4 mi
- Mill Creek6.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Carlson Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carlson Ditch?+
Yes — South Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Carlson Ditch?+
Carlson Ditch is a canal in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.