Artesian, SD Fishing Trip — April

Your Artesian, SD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 37°F3" rain · 10 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
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Artesian

58°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

19 Guides Near Artesian

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

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$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.

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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.

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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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:30-inch minimum

Only one blue catfish greater than 30 inches may be possessed.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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