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Moccasin Creek

River fishing  South Dakota · 06:17 - 16:17

Moccasin Creek is a stretch of moving water in South Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
44°
Fri
80%
46°
Best day
Sat
64%
49°
Sun
70%
51°
Mon
66%
61°
Tue
78%
49°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
49°F
Air temp
43°F
Wind
14 mph
Pressure
29.87 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:32–07:32 Dusk 15:02–17:02

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:42–08:42 Major period 18:42–20:42 Minor period 00:35–02:05 Minor period 13:19–14:49

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

03:00
43°
04:00
43°
05:00
43°
06:00
43°
07:00
43°
08:00
43°
09:00
44°
10:00
45°
11:00
45°
12:00
46°
13:00
50°
14:00
52°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
85%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
19%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Moccasin Creek?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Moccasin Creek?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Moccasin Creek?

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Moccasin Creek right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 91%.