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Hecla, SD Fishing Trip — April

Your Hecla, SD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 34°F3.4" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Hecla

55°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Hecla

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

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours - OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

5(13)Top Rated
Bristol, South Dakota
Waubay Lake Guide Service - Waubay Lake Guide Service
Waubay Lake Guide Service

Waubay Lake Guide Service

4.4(7)
Webster, South Dakota
Fish Hunter Guide Service - Fish Hunter Guide Service
Fish Hunter Guide Service

Fish Hunter Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Lake City, 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

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

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

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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.

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.

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