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Gayville, SD Fishing Trip — December

Your Gayville, SD Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 17°F0.9" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

December Weather in Gayville

37°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Gayville

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

Platte Creek Lodge & Guide Service - Platte Creek Lodge & Guide Service
Platte Creek Lodge & Guide Service

Platte Creek Lodge & Guide Service

5(85)Top Rated

Walleye fishing in Chamberlain SD with fishing guide Tom Steinhauser. Book your trip with our first-class fishing guides. Give Tom or Nova a call at 605-337-9777.

Walleye
Platte, South Dakota
Skipper Bros Guiding - Skipper Bros Guiding
Skipper Bros Guiding

Skipper Bros Guiding

5(11)Top Rated
Geddes, South Dakota
South Dakota Access Guide Service - South Dakota Access Guide Service
South Dakota Access Guide Service

South Dakota Access Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated

Prime South Dakota Pheasant hunting in South Dakota! Also offering Walleye & Pike Fishing! Excellent accommodations, food, and dogs with decades of experience.

Northern PikeWalleye
Mitchell, South Dakota
Wild Js Fishing Adventures - Wild Js Fishing Adventures
Wild Js Fishing Adventures

Wild Js Fishing Adventures

1

Welcome to Wild Js Fishing Adventures located in South Dakota, your source for ice fishing, hunting, fishing and fishing guides

inshore
Sioux Falls, 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

Carp

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

Blue 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

Channel Catfish

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

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 Fishing

  • 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

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.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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