Dupree, SD Fishing Trip — October

Your Dupree, SD Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 42°F1.5" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Dupree

61°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Dupree

No guides are based in Dupree, 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.

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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

Spotted 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.

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.

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