Stanley County · stream · order 7 river · ~173 cfs typical
Bad River
Bad River is a stream in Stanley County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
82°
68°
17 mph
59%
Sat
Clear
94°
65°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
109°
74°
24 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Dry Run1.2 mi
- Willow Creek3.6 mi
- Porcupine Creek4.6 mi
- Lake Oahe6.9 mi
- Lake Arikara5.4 mi
- Dry Run5.4 mi
- Hipple Lake6.0 mi
- Powell Creek6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bad River?+
Yes — South Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bad River?+
Bad River is a stream in Stanley County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.