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Clear Lake, SD Fishing Trip — August

Your Clear Lake, SD Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 61°F3.5" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in Clear Lake

76°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Clear Lake

No guides are based in Clear Lake, but these guides operate nearby.

Double P Ranch - Double P Ranch
Double P Ranch

Double P Ranch

4.9(83)Top Rated

Kick off your pheasant hunting season in South Dakota at Double P Ranch! Our early-season hunts offer hunting and fishing opportunities, and luxurious accommodations. Book now for an unforgettable South Dakota pheasant hunting experience!

Clark, South Dakota
Chasin' Tails Guide Service - Chasin' Tails Guide Service
Chasin' Tails Guide Service

Chasin' Tails Guide Service

5(37)Top Rated
Waubay, South Dakota
Tight Linz Fishing - Tight Linz Fishing
Tight Linz Fishing

Tight Linz Fishing

5(12)Top Rated

Fishing is a great way to relax and have fun, so trust Tight Linz Fishing for a walleye fishing charter on Waubay Lake. Call us today to set an appointment.

Walleye
Milbank, South Dakota
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service - Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

4.9(12)Top Rated

Hunting Lodge and Guide Service

Florence, South Dakota
South Dakota Fishing Guide - South Dakota Fishing Guide
South Dakota Fishing Guide

South Dakota Fishing Guide

4.4(19)

We offer lodging near on Lake Poinsett. We also have a resort near the lake by Estelline, South Dakota. Our lodge is near Lake Poinsett, Lake Albert, Oakwood and Bruce.

Estelline, South Dakota
Dakota Prairie Angling - Dakota Prairie Angling
Dakota Prairie Angling

Dakota Prairie Angling

Watertown, South Dakota

Dakota Prairie Angling is a walleye guide service near Whitlocks Bay on beautiful Lake Oahe. Dakota Prairie Angling also provides ice fishing on northeastern South Dakota glacial lakes.

freshwaterWalleye
Watertown, 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

Striped Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

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Webster2 guides · 55 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

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Channel 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.

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.

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