Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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