Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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