Rapid City, SD Fishing Trip — August
Your Rapid City, SD Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 60°F1.1" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
August Weather in Rapid City
82°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 in Rapid City + 1 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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.
Species Regulations
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.





