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Wessington Springs, SD Fishing Trip — May

Your Wessington Springs, SD Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 49°F3.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

May Weather in Wessington Springs

68°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Wessington Springs

No guides are based in Wessington Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

Allen's South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Lodge - Allen's South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Lodge
Allen's South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Lodge

Allen's South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Lodge

4.2(161)

Allen's Hillside | South Dakota Missouri River Fishing and Hunting Guide Service Missouri River, Lake Francis Case, and Lake Sharpe near Chamberlain | Sou - Allens Hillside South Dakota fishing and hunting guide trips offers South Dakota premier fishing and hunting guides and outfitter service. Fishing guide trips for South Dakota walleye and smallmouth bass. South Dakota hunting guide for pheasant hunts and hunting outfitters trips with professional fishing and hunting guides Mike and Garry Allen.

Smallmouth BassWalleye
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Pheasant City Lodge South Dakota - Pheasant City Lodge South Dakota
Pheasant City Lodge South Dakota

Pheasant City Lodge South Dakota

4.7(26)Top Rated

Guided walleye fishing trips on the Missouri River in South Dakota. We offer affordable packages for guided fishing.

Walleye
Wessington, South Dakota
Cleland Guide Service - Cleland Guide Service
Cleland Guide Service

Cleland Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated

Official website for Cleland Guide Service. A family owned business located in central South Dakota. Your fishing and hunting vacation awaits. Book early for be

Oacoma, South Dakota
Dakota Prairie Guide Service - Dakota Prairie Guide Service
Dakota Prairie Guide Service

Dakota Prairie Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated

South Dakota fishing guide and Pheasant hunting outfitter service for the Chamberlain and Oacoma, SD area, including the Missouri River, Lake Francis Case and Lake Sharpe.

Chamberlain, 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
Wagon Wheel Ranch Walleye Fishing - Wagon Wheel Ranch Walleye Fishing
Wagon Wheel Ranch Walleye Fishing

Wagon Wheel Ranch Walleye Fishing

5(6)Top Rated

Wagon Wheel Ranch offers 3,800 acres of prime pheasant hunting land in Brule County South Dakota right off of I90. Call us at 605-830-2925.

Chamberlain, South Dakota
Central Dakota Guide Service - Central Dakota Guide Service
Central Dakota Guide Service

Central Dakota Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

Central Dakota Guide Service provides you amazing guides for your hunting and fishing adventures.

inshore
Chamberlain, 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

Striped Bass

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

Bluegill

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

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Chamberlain4 guides · 43 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 Fishing

  • 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

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be possessed.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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