Platte, SD Fishing Trip — July

Your Platte, SD Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 67°F3.8" rain · 13 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

July Weather in Platte

85°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

1 in Platte + 8 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 Fishing

  • 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

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

Only one striped bass 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.

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

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