Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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