Buffalo Gap, SD Fishing Trip — December

Your Buffalo Gap, SD Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 26°F0.5" rain · 2 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Buffalo Gap

48°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

2 Guides Near Buffalo Gap

No guides are based in Buffalo Gap, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by spearing or archery.

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.

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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