Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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