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Leola, SD Fishing Trip — March

Your Leola, SD Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 25°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in March

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
BluegillFair
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

March Weather in Leola

47°F
Avg High
25°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Near Leola

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

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
Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch - Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch
Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch

Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch

4.8(70)Top Rated

Brown's Hunting Ranch features the best in South Dakota hunting, including pheasant hunting, upland hunting, big game hunting, and walleye fishing.

Walleye
Gettysburg, South Dakota
Chasin' Tails Guide Service - Chasin' Tails Guide Service
Chasin' Tails Guide Service

Chasin' Tails Guide Service

5(37)Top Rated
Waubay, South Dakota
Oahe Wings & Walleyes - Oahe Wings & Walleyes
Oahe Wings & Walleyes

Oahe Wings & Walleyes

4.9(39)Top Rated

For Pheasant Hunting - book a trip with Oahe Wings & Walleye, South Dakota Hunting Guide & Lodge on Lake Oahe. Click here for pricing & more.

Walleye
Selby, South Dakota
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours - OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

5(13)Top Rated
Bristol, South Dakota
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service - Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

4.9(12)Top Rated

Hunting Lodge and Guide Service

Florence, South Dakota
Waubay Lake Guide Service - Waubay Lake Guide Service
Waubay Lake Guide Service

Waubay Lake Guide Service

4.4(7)
Webster, South Dakota
Curtis Lagan Guiding - Curtis Lagan Guiding
Curtis Lagan Guiding

Curtis Lagan Guiding

5(2)Top Rated

If you’re looking for a variety of fishing, look no further! Nestled in one of the greatest fishing spots in the country is Lake Oahe, a dammed area of the Missouri River.

freshwater
Gettysburg, 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
Rush Lake Outdoors - Rush Lake Outdoors
Rush Lake Outdoors

Rush Lake Outdoors

5(1)Top Rated

Rush Lake Outdoors offers some of the best guided walleye fishing in the Midwest. We also offer self guided and guided pheasant and duck hunts.

Walleye
Webster, 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

Spotted Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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 freshwater / inshore 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

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.

Flathead 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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