Rapid City, SD Fishing Trip — January

Your Rapid City, SD Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 32°F / Low 15°F0.6" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Rapid City

32°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

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.

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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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