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Fishing Charters in South Dakota, United States

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Qualm Guide Service
Qualm Guide Service
Star5(11)

locationSioux Falls

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Customers praise Otto's expertise in finding fish and creating memorable experiences for all skill levels

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people6-8 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$300

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Wild Walleye Outfitters
Wild Walleye Outfitters
Star5(10)

locationSturgis, SD

25 Yrs experience
people4-8 Guests
clockIcon4 Hours

5 Trips

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Scott Van Liere Guide Service
Scott Van Liere Guide Service
Star5(8)

locationPierre, SD

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Scott's fish-finding ability and engaging personality

(8)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

5 Trips

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South Dakota Guided Fishing
South Dakota Guided Fishing
Star5(7)

locationSioux Falls

37 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Bass Fishing Freshwater Fishing
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Customers praise Jarrod's expertise putting clients on fish and exceptional service with kids

(7)
people3-5 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

3 Trips

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Starts from$225

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Riibe Outdoors
Riibe Outdoors
Star5(1)

locationYankton, SD

23 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Freshwater Fishing
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Guests love the amazing fishing experiences and eagerly plan return trips

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people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-10 Hours

5 Trips

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Missouri Valley Guide Service
Missouri Valley Guide Service

locationGeddes, SD

31 Yrs experience Master Guide Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon1 Hour

14 Trips

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Starts from$2,175

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Complete Guide to South Dakota Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in South Dakota - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in South Dakota waters

American Yellow Perch

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

1" - 10"

Habitat:
RiverLakeBackcountry

Bigmouth Buffalo

Size

30 - 65 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
LakeRiverBackwater

Blue Catfish

Size

20 - 81 lbs

Length

25" - 46"

Habitat:
RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

Buffalo Sculpin

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

10" - 15"

Habitat:
InshoreRocky BottomReef

Channel Catfish

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

15" - 25"

Habitat:
RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

Common Carp

Size

5 - 100 lbs

Length

16" - 47"

Habitat:
RiverLakeBackcountry

Grass Carp

Size

40 - 97 lbs

Length

16" - 59"

Habitat:
LakeRiverBackcountry

Longnose Gar

Size

30 - 55 lbs

Length

28" - 72"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreMarshRivers

Northern Pike

Size

2 - 34 lbs

Length

16" - 29"

Habitat:
Onshore

Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Walleye

Size

1 - 10 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in South Dakota

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Fishing in South Dakota offers diverse angling opportunities across major reservoirs like Lake Oahe and smaller local waters, targeting walleye, northern pike, crappie, white bass, jumbo perch, and trophy paddlefish. Anglers enjoy both open water fishing during warmer months and ice fishing adventures in winter, with guides providing well-equipped boats and comfortable sleeper shacks for extended trips. The fishing experience consistently delivers impressive results, with many trips producing limits caught by early afternoon through expert guide knowledge of productive spots and proven techniques. Guides create family-friendly environments that welcome anglers of all skill levels, teaching proper methods while maintaining engaging conversation and relaxed atmospheres onboard. The combination of extensive local water knowledge, patient instruction, and top-notch equipment helps both first-time walleye anglers and experienced fishermen achieve memorable catches that keep them returning year after year for these consistently rewarding South Dakota fishing adventures.

Top Reviews

South DakotaRating5 / 5

Based on 37 reviews by Guidesly users

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Chris Willenberg

August 4, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Great guide! Passionate about fishing, hard-working, and overall great trip! Immediately caught great keepers, had a blast, and was a welcome relief from the Sturgis crowds. Highly recommend Wild Walleye Outfitters!
Wild Walleye Outfitters
Wild Walleye Outfitters
Star5(10)

locationSturgis, SD

25 Yrs experience
people4-8 Guests
clockIcon4 Hours

5 Trips

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john Oyen

January 24, 2024

Guests
1 Guest
very friendly. worked and scouted to put us on fish. very receptive and interactive with the kids
Qualm Guide Service
Qualm Guide Service
Star5(11)

locationSioux Falls

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Otto's expertise in finding fish and creating memorable experiences for all skill levels

(11)
people6-8 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

5 Trips

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Alethea Murrell

August 5, 2022

Guests
1 Guest
We will be back for another amazing day out on the water!
Riibe Outdoors
Riibe Outdoors
Star5(1)

locationYankton, SD

23 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Freshwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests love the amazing fishing experiences and eagerly plan return trips

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people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-10 Hours

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Sam Norberg

March 19, 2022

Guests
1 Guest
Booked a multi-day trip so we could get in a guided trip to put us on fish during the day and stayed in their sleeper shacks during the night hoping for some bonus fish. Awesome experience all around, highly recommend. Jarrod knows his stuff and isn't afraid to be source of info and to put in the work for his clients, very accommodating for my kids and I. Sleeper shack was well kept and clean.
South Dakota Guided Fishing
South Dakota Guided Fishing
Star5(7)

locationSioux Falls

37 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Bass Fishing Freshwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Jarrod's expertise putting clients on fish and exceptional service with kids

(7)
people3-5 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

3 Trips

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Sheyna Rae Fischer

June 16, 2021

Guests
1 Guest
My sisters and I wanted to get Dad a guided fishing trip for his 60th Birthday and Scott came highly recommended! And boy did I find out why! He made sure we found fish and made the environment in the boat a blast! Great guy to be around and there is talk about doing fishing trips every other year now! Thanks Scott! Five star plus rating in my book!
Scott Van Liere Guide Service
Scott Van Liere Guide Service
Star5(8)

locationPierre, SD

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Scott's fish-finding ability and engaging personality

(8)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$550

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