Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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