Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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