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Mellette, SD Fishing Trip — January

Your Mellette, SD Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 25°F / Low 8°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in Mellette

25°F
Avg High
8°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Mellette

No guides are based in Mellette, 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
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
$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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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.

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.

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
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