Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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



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