South Dakota Fishing Guides

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South Dakota offers quality fishing opportunities throughout the state.  Our fishing guides fish the mountain lakes and the streams of the black hills for trout on some of the most picturesque trout fishing waters in North America.  Our South Dakota fishing guides fish the giant reservoirs and prairie rivers for walleye, salmon, bluegill, crappie, perch, bass, pike, trout and catfish. Lake Oahe, the James River, Lake Sharpe, and the Missouri River are just a few of the most popular locations.

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Types of South Dakota Guided Fishing Trips

General Inland

South Dakota fishing guides generally operate out of walleye or bass style boats.  They take 1-3 people out at a time and are found all over the state.  Walleyes and perch top the list of favorite targets on the lakes and rivers but South Dakota fishing guides also fish bass, musky, northern pike, and panfish.  Going fishing with a South Dakota fishing guide is a great experience to share with friends or family.

Fly Fishing

South Dakota fly fishing guides have countless destinations on rivers and streams throughout South Dakota catching rainbow, brook, and brown trout.  The Black Hills and mountain lakes top the list as a traditional trout fishing destination with Spearfish Creek and Rapid Creek being local favorites.  South Dakota fly fishing guides also catch smallmouth bass on the river systems and northern pike and largemouth bass are popular fly fishing targets on South Dakota lakes and reservoirs.  South Dakota fly fishing guides can help teach a beginner to cast a fly rod or help a seasoned fly fisherman locate more fish.

Ice Fishing

Although South Dakota ice fishing guides operate seasonally and are dependent on safe ice, there are usually 4 months of consistent ice.  South Dakota ice fishing guides can provide heated shanties and concentrate on icing walleye, northern pike, and panfish throughout the season.  There is no better way to cure a little “cabin fever” than hiring a South Dakota ice fishing guide to put you on the fish.

Popular South Dakota Fishing Areas & Lakes

Popular South Dakota Fish Species