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Philip, SD Fishing Trip — April

Your Philip, SD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 38°F2.6" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Philip

61°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Near Philip

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

Dakota Angler & Outfitter - Dakota Angler & Outfitter
Dakota Angler & Outfitter

Dakota Angler & Outfitter

4.8(179)Top Rated

Trout Fishing in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Speckled Trout
Rapid City, 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
Dave Spaid Hunting And Fishing Guide Service - Dave Spaid
Dave Spaid

Dave Spaid Hunting And Fishing Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

Dave Spaid Guiding offers premier South Dakota fishing and hunting outfitter services. South Dakota Walleye Fishing and Pheasant Hunts at it's finest!

inshoreWalleye
Pierre, South Dakota
Glanzer Guide Service - Glanzer Guide Service
Glanzer Guide Service

Glanzer Guide Service

3.5(8)

Paul Glanzer Guide Service fishing South Dakota's Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case. Call (605) 680-573 to book your trip today!

freshwater
Pierre, South Dakota
Brad Beeler Fishing - Brad Beeler Fishing
Brad Beeler Fishing

Brad Beeler Fishing

5(1)Top Rated

Brad Beeler Fishing Guide. Lake Oahe::Lake Sharpe::Missouri River::Pierre, SD

freshwater
Pierre, South Dakota
Nebraska John Guide Service - Nebraska John Guide Service
Nebraska John Guide Service

Nebraska John Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

Walleye Fishing Guide in Pierre Walleye fishing, Pierre, SD Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe

freshwaterWalleye
Pierre, 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

Crappie

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

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Pierre4 guides · 69 mi

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 inshore / freshwater 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

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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be possessed.

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