Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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