Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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