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Artas, SD Fishing Trip — April

Your Artas, SD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 34°F2.7" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Artas

54°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Near Artas

No guides are based in Artas, but these guides operate nearby.

Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch - Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch
Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch

Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch

4.8(70)Top Rated

Brown's Hunting Ranch features the best in South Dakota hunting, including pheasant hunting, upland hunting, big game hunting, and walleye fishing.

Walleye
Gettysburg, South Dakota
Oahe Wings & Walleyes - Oahe Wings & Walleyes
Oahe Wings & Walleyes

Oahe Wings & Walleyes

4.9(39)Top Rated

For Pheasant Hunting - book a trip with Oahe Wings & Walleye, South Dakota Hunting Guide & Lodge on Lake Oahe. Click here for pricing & more.

Walleye
Selby, South Dakota
Curtis Lagan Guiding - Curtis Lagan Guiding
Curtis Lagan Guiding

Curtis Lagan Guiding

5(2)Top Rated

If you’re looking for a variety of fishing, look no further! Nestled in one of the greatest fishing spots in the country is Lake Oahe, a dammed area of the Missouri River.

freshwater
Gettysburg, South Dakota
Glanzer Guide Service - Glanzer Guide Service
Glanzer Guide Service

Glanzer Guide Service

3.5(8)

Paul Glanzer Guide Service fishing South Dakota's Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case. Call (605) 680-573 to book your trip today!

freshwater
Pierre, South Dakota
Brad Beeler Fishing - Brad Beeler Fishing
Brad Beeler Fishing

Brad Beeler Fishing

5(1)Top Rated

Brad Beeler Fishing Guide. Lake Oahe::Lake Sharpe::Missouri River::Pierre, SD

freshwater
Pierre, South Dakota
Nebraska John Guide Service - Nebraska John Guide Service
Nebraska John Guide Service

Nebraska John Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

Walleye Fishing Guide in Pierre Walleye fishing, Pierre, SD Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe

freshwaterWalleye
Pierre, South Dakota
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Gettysburg2 guides · 63 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

South Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$79
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all inland and boundary waters. Paddlefish tag separate.

Buy License Online — South Dakota

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass count as one in the daily limit of 5.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be possessed.

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