Hot Springs, SD Fishing Trip — May
Your Hot Springs, SD Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F5.3" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
May Weather in Hot Springs
69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 Guides Near Hot Springs
No guides are based in Hot Springs, 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
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
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.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit