Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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