Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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