Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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