Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

South Dakota Fishing Report

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