Philip, SD Fishing Trip — January

Your Philip, SD Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 30°F / Low 12°F0.6" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Philip

30°F
Avg High
12°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Philip

No guides are based in Philip, 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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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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