Gettysburg, SD Fishing Trip — May

Your Gettysburg, SD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 67°F / Low 47°F4.1" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various

Blue Catfish

Excellent

Blue Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Gettysburg

67°F

Avg High

47°F

Avg Low

4.1"

Rainfall

12

Rainy Days

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

2 in Gettysburg + 5 Nearby

Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch

4.8(70)Top Rated

Brown's Hunting Ranch features the best in South Dakota hunting, including pheasant hunting, upland hunting, big game hunting, and walleye fishing.

Gettysburg, South Dakota

Oahe Wings & Walleyes

4.9(39)Top Rated

For Pheasant Hunting - book a trip with Oahe Wings & Walleye, South Dakota Hunting Guide & Lodge on Lake Oahe. Click here for pricing & more.

Selby, South Dakota

Dave Spaid Hunting And Fishing Guide Service

Dave Spaid Guiding offers premier South Dakota fishing and hunting outfitter services. South Dakota Walleye Fishing and Pheasant Hunts at it's finest!

Pierre, South Dakota

Curtis Lagan Guiding

If you’re looking for a variety of fishing, look no further! Nestled in one of the greatest fishing spots in the country is Lake Oahe, a dammed area of the Missouri River.

Gettysburg, South Dakota

Glanzer Guide Service

Paul Glanzer Guide Service fishing South Dakota's Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case. Call (605) 680-573 to book your trip today!

Pierre, South Dakota

Brad Beeler Fishing

Brad Beeler Fishing Guide. Lake Oahe::Lake Sharpe::Missouri River::Pierre, SD

Pierre, South Dakota

Nebraska John Guide Service

Walleye Fishing Guide in Pierre Walleye fishing, Pierre, SD Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe

freshwaterWalleye

Pierre, 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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Blue Catfish

Largemouth Bass

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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.

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Species Regulations

Hybrid Striped Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 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.

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.