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South Shore, SD Fishing Trip — October

Your South Shore, SD Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 44°F1.1" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
White BassFair
White Bass
Various

October Weather in South Shore

60°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

10 Guides Near South Shore

No guides are based in South Shore, but these guides operate 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
Chasin' Tails Guide Service - Chasin' Tails Guide Service
Chasin' Tails Guide Service

Chasin' Tails Guide Service

5(37)Top Rated
Waubay, South Dakota
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours - OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours
OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

OnlyFins Guided Fishing Tours

5(13)Top Rated
Bristol, South Dakota
Tight Linz Fishing - Tight Linz Fishing
Tight Linz Fishing

Tight Linz Fishing

5(12)Top Rated

Fishing is a great way to relax and have fun, so trust Tight Linz Fishing for a walleye fishing charter on Waubay Lake. Call us today to set an appointment.

Walleye
Milbank, South Dakota
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service - Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service
Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

Glacial Lakes Lodge and Guide Service

4.9(12)Top Rated

Hunting Lodge and Guide Service

Florence, 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
Waubay Lake Guide Service - Waubay Lake Guide Service
Waubay Lake Guide Service

Waubay Lake Guide Service

4.4(7)
Webster, South Dakota
Rush Lake Outdoors - Rush Lake Outdoors
Rush Lake Outdoors

Rush Lake Outdoors

5(1)Top Rated

Rush Lake Outdoors offers some of the best guided walleye fishing in the Midwest. We also offer self guided and guided pheasant and duck hunts.

Walleye
Webster, South Dakota
Fish Hunter Guide Service - Fish Hunter Guide Service
Fish Hunter Guide Service

Fish Hunter Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Lake City, 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
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

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

Spotted Bass

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

White Bass

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

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Webster2 guides · 30 mi

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

Spotted 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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be possessed.

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