Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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