Sioux Falls, SD Fishing Trip — July

Your Sioux Falls, SD Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 66°F5" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in July

Shovelnose SturgeonExcellent
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
PaddlefishGood
Paddlefish
Various
Pallid SturgeonGood
Pallid Sturgeon
Various
Lake SturgeonFair
Lake Sturgeon
Various

July Weather in Sioux Falls

84°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

1 in Sioux Falls + 4 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 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

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.

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.

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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