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Seneca, SD Fishing Trip — December

Your Seneca, SD Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 33°F / Low 13°F1" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Seneca

33°F
Avg High
13°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Seneca

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

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
Oahe Wings & Walleyes - Oahe Wings & Walleyes
Oahe Wings & Walleyes

Oahe Wings & Walleyes

4.9(39)Top Rated

For Pheasant Hunting - book a trip with Oahe Wings & Walleye, South Dakota Hunting Guide & Lodge on Lake Oahe. Click here for pricing & more.

Walleye
Selby, South Dakota
Curtis Lagan Guiding - Curtis Lagan Guiding
Curtis Lagan Guiding

Curtis Lagan Guiding

5(2)Top Rated

If you’re looking for a variety of fishing, look no further! Nestled in one of the greatest fishing spots in the country is Lake Oahe, a dammed area of the Missouri River.

freshwater
Gettysburg, 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

Blue Catfish

freshwater
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

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by spearing or archery.

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