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Sioux Falls, SD Fishing Trip — February

Your Sioux Falls, SD Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 25°F / Low 7°F0.4" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

PaddlefishLow
Paddlefish
Various
Pallid SturgeonLow
Pallid Sturgeon
Various
Shovelnose SturgeonLow
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
Lake SturgeonLow
Lake Sturgeon
Various

February Weather in Sioux Falls

25°F
Avg High
7°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

1 in Sioux Falls + 4 Nearby

Double P Ranch - Double P Ranch
Double P Ranch

Double P Ranch

4.9(83)Top Rated

Kick off your pheasant hunting season in South Dakota at Double P Ranch! Our early-season hunts offer hunting and fishing opportunities, and luxurious accommodations. Book now for an unforgettable South Dakota pheasant hunting experience!

Clark, South Dakota
South Dakota Fishing Guide - South Dakota Fishing Guide
South Dakota Fishing Guide

South Dakota Fishing Guide

4.4(19)

We offer lodging near on Lake Poinsett. We also have a resort near the lake by Estelline, South Dakota. Our lodge is near Lake Poinsett, Lake Albert, Oakwood and Bruce.

Estelline, South Dakota
South Dakota Access Guide Service - South Dakota Access Guide Service
South Dakota Access Guide Service

South Dakota Access Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated

Prime South Dakota Pheasant hunting in South Dakota! Also offering Walleye & Pike Fishing! Excellent accommodations, food, and dogs with decades of experience.

Northern PikeWalleye
Mitchell, South Dakota
Wild Js Fishing Adventures - Wild Js Fishing Adventures
Wild Js Fishing Adventures

Wild Js Fishing Adventures

1

Welcome to Wild Js Fishing Adventures located in South Dakota, your source for ice fishing, hunting, fishing and fishing guides

inshore
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Dakota Prairie Angling - Dakota Prairie Angling
Dakota Prairie Angling

Dakota Prairie Angling

Watertown, South Dakota

Dakota Prairie Angling is a walleye guide service near Whitlocks Bay on beautiful Lake Oahe. Dakota Prairie Angling also provides ice fishing on northeastern South Dakota glacial lakes.

freshwaterWalleye
Watertown, 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

Paddlefish

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

Pallid Sturgeon

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

Shovelnose Sturgeon

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

Lake Sturgeon

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

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

Paddlefish
Season:Varies by unit; check current regulations
Bag Limit:1 per year
Size Limit:No size limit

Limited harvest seasons and quotas are in place. A free paddlefish tag is required.

Pallid Sturgeon
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No possession allowed

Pallid Sturgeon are a federally endangered species. Any Pallid Sturgeon caught must be immediately released unharmed.

Shovelnose Sturgeon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are limited to possessing no more than one daily limit of any fish species in a dressed or processed state.

Lake Sturgeon
Season:Varies by area; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:1 per year
Size Limit:Varies by area; check specific regulations

Lake Sturgeon harvest is highly regulated with specific seasons and areas. Check the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website for details.

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