Sturgis, SD Fishing Trip — August
Your Sturgis, SD Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 62°F1.7" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Sturgis
81°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 Guides Near Sturgis
No guides are based in Sturgis, but these guides operate 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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.
Species Regulations
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp may be taken by spearing or archery.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum
Only one striped bass 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.