Mellette, SD Fishing Trip — August

Your Mellette, SD Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 63°F2.8" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Mellette

80°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Mellette

No guides are based in Mellette, 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.

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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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by spearing or archery.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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