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Hartford, SD Fishing Trip — December

Your Hartford, SD Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 33°F / Low 14°F1.1" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Hartford

33°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Hartford

No guides are based in Hartford, 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
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
Skipper Bros Guiding - Skipper Bros Guiding
Skipper Bros Guiding

Skipper Bros Guiding

5(11)Top Rated
Geddes, 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
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
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

Largemouth Bass

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

Bluegill

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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 / 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

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.

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.

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