Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today 6/14 6/15
1 Fairfax Lake, SD 5 5 5
2 McCook Lake, SD 5 5 5
3 Lake Platte, SD 5 5 5
4 East Vermillion Lake, SD 5 5 5
5 Angostura Reservoir, SD 5 5 5
6 Swan Lake, SD 5 5 5
7 Beaver Lake: Yankton, SD 5 5 5
8 Wall Lake, SD 5 5 5
9 Silver Lake, SD 5 5 5
10 Lake Yankton, SD 5 5 5
11 Bismark Lake, SD 5 5 5
12 Corsica Lake, SD 5 5 5
13 Lost Lake, SD 5 5 5
14 Beaver Lake, SD 5 5 5
15 Cold Brook Reservoir, SD 5 5 5
16 Lake Alvin, SD 5 5 5
17 Lake Geddes, SD 5 5 5
18 Lake Mitchell, SD 5 5 4
19 Marindahl Lake, SD 5 5 4
20 Lewis and Clark Lake, SD 5 5 4
21 Shadehill Reservoir, SD 5 4 5
22 Brant Lake, SD 5 4 5
23 Elm Lake, SD 5 4 5
24 Sixmile Lake, SD 5 4 5
25 Cottonwood Lake: Sully, SD 5 4 5
26 Lost Lake: Minnehaha, SD 5 4 5
27 Lake Sharpe, SD 5 4 5
28 Long Lake, SD 5 4 5
29 Richmond Lake, SD 5 4 5
30 White Lake, SD 5 4 5
31 Center Lake, SD 5 4 5
32 Anderson Slough, SD 5 4 5
33 Lake Menno, SD 5 4 5
34 Pierpont Lake, SD 5 4 5
35 Fate Dam, SD 5 4 5
36 Stockade Lake, SD 5 4 5
37 Round Lake: Clark, SD 5 4 5
38 Ravine Park Lake, SD 5 4 5
39 Brakke Dam, SD 5 4 5
40 North Scatterwood Lake, SD 5 4 5
41 Baileys Lake, SD 5 4 5
42 Sheridan Lake, SD 5 4 5
43 Abraham Lake, SD 5 4 4
44 Buffalo Slough, SD 5 4 4
45 Horseshoe Lake, SD 5 4 4
46 Buffalo Lakes, SD 5 4 4
47 Clear Lake: Minnehaha, SD 5 4 4
48 Ninemile Lake, SD 5 4 4
49 South Red Iron Lake, SD 5 4 4
50 Bullhead Lake, SD 5 4 4
51 Fourmile Lake, SD 5 4 4
52 Cottonwood Lake, SD 5 4 4
53 Lake Byron, SD 5 4 4
54 Amsden Lake, SD 5 4 4
55 Reid Lake, SD 5 4 4
56 Pigors Lake, SD 5 4 4
57 Swan Lake: Clark, SD 5 3 5
58 Clear Lake: Marshall, SD 5 3 5
59 Bullhead Lake: Deuel, SD 5 3 5
60 Lake Oahe: Dewey, SD 5 3 5
61 Tuschen Slough, SD 5 3 5
62 Lake Louise, SD 5 3 5
63 Lake Boehm, SD 5 3 5
64 Staum Dam, SD 5 3 5
65 Lake Tetonkaha, SD 5 3 5
66 Dupree Lake, SD 5 3 5
67 Grass Lake, SD 5 3 5
68 Lake Thompson, SD 5 3 5
69 Blue Dog Lake, SD 5 3 5
70 Owen Lake, SD 5 3 5
71 Deerfield Lake, SD 5 3 5
72 Cottonwood Lake: Spink, SD 5 3 5
73 Belle Fourche Reservoir, SD 5 3 5
74 Lake Redfield, SD 5 3 5
75 Lake Oakwood, SD 5 3 5
76 Reliance Lake, SD 5 3 5
77 Lake Cochrane, SD 5 3 5
78 Fish Lake, SD 5 3 5
79 Lake Goldsmith, SD 5 3 5
80 Little Moreau Lake, SD 5 3 5
81 Twin Lakes: Sanborn, SD 5 3 5
82 Lemmon Lake, SD 5 3 5
83 Lake Oliver, SD 5 3 5
84 Roy Lake, SD 5 3 5
85 Pickerel Lake, SD 5 3 5
86 Lake Dimock, SD 5 3 5
87 Diamond Lake, SD 5 3 5
88 Ketchum Lake, SD 5 3 5
89 Pelican Lake, SD 5 3 5
90 Wilmarth Lake, SD 5 3 5
91 Island Lake, SD 5 3 5
92 Round Lake: Deuel, SD 5 3 5
93 Lake Sinai, SD 5 3 5
94 Jones Lake, SD 5 3 5
95 Fordham Dam, SD 5 3 5
96 Rose Hill Lake, SD 5 3 5
97 Lake Cresbard, SD 5 3 5
98 Lantry Lake, SD 5 3 5
99 Byre Lake, SD 5 3 5
100 Morristown East Lake, SD 5 3 5
101 Hanson Lake, SD 5 3 5
102 Ethan Lake, SD 5 3 5
103 Round Lake, SD 5 3 5
104 Lake Herman, SD 5 3 5
105 Goose Lake, SD 5 3 5
106 Oak Lake, SD 5 3 5
107 Curlew Lake, SD 5 3 5
108 Piyas Lake, SD 5 3 5
109 Goose Lake: Day, SD 5 3 5
110 Enemy Swim Lake, SD 5 3 5
111 Lake Whitewood, SD 5 3 4
112 Waubay Lake, SD 5 3 4
113 Hickman Lake, SD 5 3 4
114 Summit Lake, SD 5 3 4
115 Clear Lake: Hamlin, SD 5 3 4
116 Lake Norden, SD 5 3 4
117 Punished Womans Lake, SD 5 3 4
118 Lake Hendricks, SD 5 3 4
119 Opitz Lake, SD 5 3 4
120 Minnewasta Lake, SD 5 3 4
121 Lake Alice, SD 5 3 4
122 Lake Henry, SD 5 3 4
123 Lake Dudley, SD 5 3 4
124 South Coteau Lake, SD 5 3 4
125 Lake Carthage, SD 5 3 4
126 Pactola Reservoir, SD 5 3 4
127 Antelope Lake, SD 5 3 4
128 Clear Lake, SD 5 3 4
129 Spirit Lake, SD 5 3 4
130 School Lake, SD 5 3 4
131 Lake Kampeska, SD 5 3 4
132 Lake Madison, SD 5 3 4
133 Lake Faulkton, SD 5 3 4
134 Mud Lake, SD 5 2 5
135 Stafford Dam, SD 5 2 5
136 Opal Lake, SD 5 2 5
137 Bear Butte Lake, SD 5 2 5
138 Lake Hurley, SD 5 2 5
139 Lake Parmley, SD 5 2 5
140 Hayes Lake, SD 5 2 5
141 Waggoner Lake, SD 5 2 5
142 Iron Creek Lake, SD 5 2 4
143 Lake Albert, SD 5 1 5
144 Dry Lake Number Two, SD 5 1 5
145 Lake Poinsett, SD 5 1 5
146 Twin Lakes, SD 5 1 4
147 Lake Pocasse, SD 4 4 5
148 Lake Francis Case, SD 4 4 5
149 Lake Gardner, SD 4 4 5
150 Lake Campbell, SD 4 4 5
151 Roosevelt Lake, SD 4 3 5
152 Willow Creek Lake, SD 4 3 5
153 Eureka Lake, SD 4 3 5
154 Molstad Lake, SD 4 3 5
155 Eagle Butte Lake, SD 4 3 5
156 Isabel Lake, SD 4 3 5
157 Dog Ear Lake, SD 4 3 5
158 Lake Oahe, SD 4 3 5
159 Trail City Railroad Lake, SD 4 3 5
160 Spring Creek, SD 4 3 2
161 Crow Creek, SD 4 2 4
162 Whitewood Creek, SD 4 2 3
163 Boxelder Creek, SD 4 2 3
164 Rapid Creek, SD 4 2 3
165 Castle Creek, SD 4 2 3
166 Little Spearfish Creek, SD 4 2 3
167 Spearfish Creek, SD 4 1 3
168 Sand Creek, SD 3 4 4
169 Battle Creek, SD 3 4 3
170 Grace Coolidge Creek, SD 3 3 4
171 French Creek, SD 3 3 4



Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports
Fly fishing report and map for South Dakota.

What is Whacking Fatties? Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom.

What is the goal?

To better understand fishing patterns, conditions to predict ferocity of fishable events and locations.

How do we do it?

Fishing Reports and Forecasts. Throughout every day, we create 7 day fishing forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes.

What is the Fatty Factor?

A 5 star rating calculated per hour over every day per stream. We create a detailed forecast for each stream whereby every hour gets a 5 star Fatty Factor rating.

How is the Fatty Factor calculated?

The Fatty Factor is calculated using a fishing success estimation model containing proprietary big data analytics. We consume data from near and real-time sources, satellites, and sensors; compile/compare, against historic datasets, to create the Fatty Factor. Location, season, and analytics improve the rating over time.

How is the Fatty Factor rated?

5 stars is the best while 0 stars is “Not Fatty”.

How to use Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports and Forecasts?

Consult the detailed stream information section of the fishing reports and forecasts for the latest weather temperatures, wind speeds, cloud cover, gauge flows, and insect hatch patterns.

What do trout eat?

Check out the hatch recommendations for each stream in the detailed stream area. Investigate the hatch recommendations if you are interested in what do trout eat.

What kind of fish can I catch?

You tell us? Rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, bass, carp, etc. Currently, fresh water species. Salt water fishing? Fly fishing for carp is awesome. Tell us what you are after? Steelhead, grayling, tarpon, bass, bonefish, taimen, permit, salmon fishing?

How do I use the fishing maps?

We have a vast amount of geographic data for each stream. Click on the points to get more information. Green points represent fishing access such as put-ins and take-outs. Purple points represent bridges or stream crossings whereby often Google StreetView is available. Red points represent USGS Stream Gauges. Where available, we have graphs for Predictive Hydrograph 7 days, Water Temperature, Observed Height (ft.) 7 days, Observed Discharge (cfs) 7 days, and Duration Hydrograph. The Duration Hydrograph is a graphical presentation of recent daily streamflow, plotted over the long-term statistics of streamflow for each day of the year.

Can I determine land ownership from the stream map?

Yes. Landownership data is included in the map. In the map legend, the type of ownership is shown while you hover or tap on the map. You will see public or private land. For public, it will tell you the agency such as Forest Service or State Park.

Does Whacking Fatties have private landowner information such as parcel boundaries?

Currently, we have landowner information for Montana only. If you drill down into the map, you will see parcel boundaries. Simply click on the parcel to see who owns the land and other related information.

How do I determine distance from one access to another?

In the map, the measure tool can be used to trace along a stream to measure between fishing access points.

Can I determine stream elevation?

In the fishing map, you can turn on the elevation profile for a stream. You are able to visually see how much elevation is dropped along a stream.

What other mapping data is available and useful to anglers?

We provide three different background maps: dark, light, and satellite. The light is useful for planning routes to fishing access points. The satellite is very useful for all sorts of detailed planning.

What gauges are included in the Stream Flow graph?

For each stream, we have included all gauges for the stream overlaid into one graph. This is great for analyzing flow data of the stream as a whole to help predict best fishing areas.

What is the Fatty Store?

Check out the Fatty Store for great deals on the best fishing gear available in the market. We make available only the highest quality fly fishing gear at deep discounted prices such as fly fishing rods, fly boxes, waders or wading boots, fly fishing reels, flies, and tackle. From time to time, we have promotions on fly fishing vacations, film tours, and fly fishing videos. Look for deals on fly fishing schools.

What about fly fishing forums?

We have a great fishing forum where anglers can post their own reports and pictures. At each detailed stream page, you can upload fish pictures and your own fishing reports. We encourage you to rate the stream. We are working on the capability to upload your own fishing videos.

Where do I find a professional recommended fishing guide, lodge, or fishing charter?

Whacking Fatties Pro Contributors are professionally vetted and approved. Pro Contributors provide the highest quality guided fishing experiences. Look for recommended fishing charters, lodges, fly fishing and tackle shops posted on detailed stream report pages. Fishing near me? Investigate Pro Contributors listed on specific detailed streams near you.

What is Fatty Information?

What is the best fly line? How to tie a fly? Fly lines explained? Fly fishing beginner? Fatty Information is a new section whereby we present practical fly fisherman knowledge such as fly fishing knots, fly patterns, tapered leader formulas, tippet rings, strike indicators, drift boats, nymph fishing, euro nymphing, knots for fly fishing, best fishing sunglasses, etc. Information on our favorite flies such as mop files, clouser, nymph fly, wet flies, muddler minnow, isonychia fly, mole fly, cdc and elk fly, trico fly, caddis fly, and flies for largemouth bass. As well as recommendations for best small stream fly rods. The tug is the drug!

What are Fatty Alerts?

Never miss a great day of fishing! Fatty Alerts are automated email notifications whereby you are sent an email ONLY when your favorite streams have a great forecast. First, you sign up for a Whacking Fatties account; then, choose your favorite streams to get alerts. Fatty Alerts include our long range forecast. Never miss great fishing weather or fishing forecast with Fatty Alerts. They are free!

What are we working on next?

We will be expanding to fresh water lakes for bass, carp, and other great fishing. We will be able to assist with planning the best dates and times for your next fly fishing for stripers adventure. Forecasting for salt-water locations are on the radar. Please contact us with your feedback. Tight lines!

With the goal of better understanding fly-fishing patterns and predicting location and ferocity of fishable events, Whacking Fatties presents the Fatty Factor: a fly-fishing success estimation model using proprietary big data analytics.

Whacking Fatties promotes responsible fishing via catch and release practice and water resources conservation.

Check out more:

The Fatty List: Top Daily Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest fishing regions The Fatty Map: Today's Top Fishing Streams on a Map Top Professional Contributors Fishing Report Feed - find current fishing reports and updates Fatty Photo Feed