Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today 10/23 10/24
1 Elm Lake, SD 5 4 1
2 Belle Fourche Reservoir, SD 5 4 1
3 Angostura Reservoir, SD 5 3 4
4 Cold Brook Reservoir, SD 5 3 4
5 Iron Creek Lake, SD 5 3 0
6 Owen Lake, SD 5 3 0
7 Deerfield Lake, SD 5 3 0
8 Center Lake, SD 5 3 0
9 Stockade Lake, SD 5 3 0
10 Bismark Lake, SD 5 3 0
11 Pactola Reservoir, SD 5 3 0
12 Sheridan Lake, SD 5 3 0
13 Hickman Lake, SD 4 4 4
14 White Lake, SD 4 4 3
15 Lake Sharpe, SD 4 4 2
16 Morristown East Lake, SD 4 4 1
17 Shadehill Reservoir, SD 4 4 1
18 Willow Creek Lake, SD 4 4 1
19 Cottonwood Lake: Sully, SD 4 4 1
20 Eureka Lake, SD 4 4 1
21 Lemmon Lake, SD 4 4 1
22 Bear Butte Lake, SD 4 4 1
23 Lake Campbell, SD 4 4 0
24 Pierpont Lake, SD 4 3 4
25 Roy Lake, SD 4 3 4
26 Waggoner Lake, SD 4 3 2
27 Curlew Lake, SD 4 3 1
28 Opal Lake, SD 4 3 1
29 Richmond Lake, SD 4 3 1
30 Lake Parmley, SD 4 3 1
31 Lake Gardner, SD 4 3 0
32 Spearfish Creek, SD 4 3 0
33 Ravine Park Lake, SD 4 2 4
34 Sand Creek, SD 4 2 3
35 Grace Coolidge Creek, SD 4 2 0
36 Wall Lake, SD 3 5 5
37 Swan Lake, SD 3 5 4
38 Silver Lake, SD 3 5 4
39 Oak Lake, SD 3 5 4
40 Stafford Dam, SD 3 5 2
41 Lake Faulkton, SD 3 5 2
42 Little Moreau Lake, SD 3 5 1
43 Molstad Lake, SD 3 5 0
44 Trail City Railroad Lake, SD 3 5 0
45 Isabel Lake, SD 3 5 0
46 Lake Alvin, SD 3 4 5
47 Swan Lake: Clark, SD 3 4 4
48 Brant Lake, SD 3 4 4
49 Buffalo Slough, SD 3 4 4
50 Grass Lake, SD 3 4 4
51 Lake Norden, SD 3 4 4
52 Long Lake, SD 3 4 4
53 Clear Lake: Minnehaha, SD 3 4 4
54 Lake Madison, SD 3 4 4
55 Lake Cresbard, SD 3 4 3
56 Lake Louise, SD 3 4 3
57 Eagle Butte Lake, SD 3 4 0
58 Lantry Lake, SD 3 4 0
59 Lost Lake: Minnehaha, SD 3 3 5
60 Anderson Slough, SD 3 3 5
61 Lost Lake, SD 3 3 5
62 Beaver Lake, SD 3 3 5
63 Lake Menno, SD 3 3 4
64 Lake Redfield, SD 3 3 4
65 Lake Dudley, SD 3 3 4
66 Amsden Lake, SD 3 3 4
67 Lake Dimock, SD 3 3 4
68 Jones Lake, SD 3 3 4
69 Hanson Lake, SD 3 3 4
70 Ethan Lake, SD 3 3 4
71 Pigors Lake, SD 3 3 4
72 Fairfax Lake, SD 3 3 4
73 Lake Whitewood, SD 3 3 4
74 Mud Lake, SD 3 3 4
75 Bullhead Lake: Deuel, SD 3 3 4
76 Tuschen Slough, SD 3 3 4
77 Staum Dam, SD 3 3 4
78 Summit Lake, SD 3 3 4
79 Lake Tetonkaha, SD 3 3 4
80 Horseshoe Lake, SD 3 3 4
81 East Vermillion Lake, SD 3 3 4
82 Lake Thompson, SD 3 3 4
83 Clear Lake: Hamlin, SD 3 3 4
84 Lake Oakwood, SD 3 3 4
85 Punished Womans Lake, SD 3 3 4
86 Lake Hendricks, SD 3 3 4
87 Lake Albert, SD 3 3 4
88 Lake Cochrane, SD 3 3 4
89 Fish Lake, SD 3 3 4
90 Lake Goldsmith, SD 3 3 4
91 Lake Alice, SD 3 3 4
92 Lake Henry, SD 3 3 4
93 Dry Lake Number Two, SD 3 3 4
94 Lake Francis Case, SD 3 3 4
95 Lake Oliver, SD 3 3 4
96 Twin Lakes, SD 3 3 4
97 Diamond Lake, SD 3 3 4
98 South Coteau Lake, SD 3 3 4
99 Ketchum Lake, SD 3 3 4
100 Pelican Lake, SD 3 3 4
101 Island Lake, SD 3 3 4
102 Round Lake: Deuel, SD 3 3 4
103 Lake Sinai, SD 3 3 4
104 Fordham Dam, SD 3 3 4
105 Clear Lake, SD 3 3 4
106 Lake Poinsett, SD 3 3 4
107 Spirit Lake, SD 3 3 4
108 School Lake, SD 3 3 4
109 Lake Kampeska, SD 3 3 4
110 Baileys Lake, SD 3 3 4
111 Round Lake, SD 3 3 4
112 Lake Herman, SD 3 3 4
113 Goose Lake, SD 3 3 4
114 Lake Boehm, SD 3 3 4
115 Lake Byron, SD 3 3 3
116 Byre Lake, SD 3 3 3
117 North Scatterwood Lake, SD 3 3 3
118 Cottonwood Lake: Spink, SD 3 3 3
119 Twin Lakes: Sanborn, SD 3 3 3
120 Brakke Dam, SD 3 3 3
121 Fate Dam, SD 3 3 2
122 Hayes Lake, SD 3 3 1
123 Lake Oahe, SD 3 3 1
124 Dupree Lake, SD 3 3 0
125 Whitewood Creek, SD 3 3 0
126 Lake Platte, SD 3 2 4
127 Reid Lake, SD 3 2 4
128 Round Lake: Clark, SD 3 2 3
129 Dog Ear Lake, SD 3 2 3
130 Lake Oahe: Dewey, SD 3 2 1
131 Lake Hurley, SD 3 2 1
132 Rapid Creek, SD 3 2 0
133 Spring Creek, SD 3 2 0
134 Battle Creek, SD 3 2 0
135 Little Spearfish Creek, SD 3 2 0
136 Castle Creek, SD 3 2 0
137 Crow Creek, SD 3 2 0
138 McCook Lake, SD 2 5 5
139 Lake Yankton, SD 2 5 5
140 Lewis and Clark Lake, SD 2 4 5
141 Beaver Lake: Yankton, SD 2 4 4
142 Marindahl Lake, SD 2 4 4
143 Lake Pocasse, SD 2 4 0
144 Lake Geddes, SD 2 3 4
145 Roosevelt Lake, SD 2 3 4
146 Ninemile Lake, SD 2 3 4
147 Lake Mitchell, SD 2 3 4
148 Goose Lake: Day, SD 2 3 4
149 Corsica Lake, SD 2 3 4
150 Antelope Lake, SD 2 3 4
151 Rose Hill Lake, SD 2 3 3
152 Wilmarth Lake, SD 2 3 3
153 Lake Carthage, SD 2 2 4
154 Clear Lake: Marshall, SD 2 2 4
155 Sixmile Lake, SD 2 2 4
156 Buffalo Lakes, SD 2 2 4
157 Piyas Lake, SD 2 2 4
158 South Red Iron Lake, SD 2 2 4
159 Opitz Lake, SD 2 2 4
160 Bullhead Lake, SD 2 2 4
161 Fourmile Lake, SD 2 2 4
162 Cottonwood Lake, SD 2 2 4
163 Abraham Lake, SD 2 2 3
164 Reliance Lake, SD 2 2 3
165 Boxelder Creek, SD 2 2 0
166 French Creek, SD 2 2 0
167 Waubay Lake, SD 2 1 4
168 Blue Dog Lake, SD 2 1 4
169 Minnewasta Lake, SD 2 1 4
170 Pickerel Lake, SD 2 1 4
171 Enemy Swim Lake, SD 2 1 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