Groton, SD Fishing Trip — July
Your Groton, SD Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 63°F4.5" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in July
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
July Weather in Groton
81°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
6 Guides Near Groton
No guides are based in Groton, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 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.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum
Only one striped bass may be possessed.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.