Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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