Lead, SD Fishing Trip — March

Your Lead, SD Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 24°F2.1" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in March

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

March Weather in Lead

44°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

2 Guides Near Lead

No guides are based in Lead, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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