Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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