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Big Bend Dam Tailrace
Source VerifiedFort Thompson, SD
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Today's fishing score
76.0Good
Sunrise 6:20 AM
Sunset 4:17 PM
4 species
0 recent catches
Current weather
50°F
Partly cloudy
Feels like:46°F
Humidity:68%
Wind:8 mph
Wind dir:306°
Precip:0"
Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.
Best fishing times today
Morning
5:50 AM – 7:50 AM
Excellent
Evening
2:47 PM – 4:47 PM
Excellent
Afternoon
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fair
Fish you can catch here
Fishing rules
Fishing allowed with restrictions
Fishing license required: YES
Fishing regulations may change. Always confirm current rules with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
View official regulations · South Dakota Game, Fish & ParksLocation information
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Missouri River current below Big Bend Dam holding concentrated schools of spring walleye and channel catfish.
Verification & source
Verification level
Source Verified
Source
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
Recent catches
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