Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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