Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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