Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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