Skip to content
FishHuntDay
USA · US forecastsMy account
Illustrative North American fishing lake and freshwater habitat

ON THE WATER

Sioux Falls, SD Fishing Forecast

Live fishing conditions for Sioux Falls — or enter another ZIP code.

US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context

Weather conditionsTemperature, wind, pressure
Fishing conditionsWeather & solunar score
Sun & moonMajor & minor periods
Location basedUS ZIP code forecasts
Illustrative outdoor scene
Friday, October 23 · America/Chicago

Sioux Falls, SD · ZIP 57104 · NWS FSD forecast updated Oct 23, 1:33 PM

Change location

Is it too windy to fish in Sioux Falls right now?

2:00 PM: wind 25 mph SSE, gusts 33 mph · Partly Sunny

Shore
Yes — too windy
Boat
Yes — too windy
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Yes — too windy

Right-now fishing score: 30 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1014 hPa, trend -1.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Sioux Falls fishing today

29/100
Sit it out
based on remaining hours
Temperature66–76°F
Wind up to25 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Too windy for boat fishing (25 mph, gusts 33)
  • Pressure falling slowly (-1.2 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 30 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.2 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
  2. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 30 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.2 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 30 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-1.2 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front

Sioux Falls fishing tomorrow

60/100
Marginal
Temperature50–65°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Chance of rain (36%) — overcast can help
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 67 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 68 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Sioux Falls

Today
29
Sit it out
★★★★★

66–76°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
60
Marginal
★★★★★

50–65°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

42–51°F · Full Moon

Mon, Oct 26
53
Marginal
★★★★★

38–48°F · Waning Gibbous

Tue, Oct 27
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★

41–55°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
64
Marginal
★★★★★

44–61°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
62
Marginal
★★★★★

40–56°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Sioux Falls

Deer movement score today 50 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 6:00 PM–7:02 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Steady SSE wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 57 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 60 out of 100 Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Post-cold-front pattern: NW wind with temps 4°F lower than 24 h ago · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

Full hunting forecast →

Sioux Falls at a glance

Coordinates43.603, -96.704
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridFSD 99,67
Grid elevation1450 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KFSD (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:51 AM / 6:32 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Sioux Falls

PRO

Calendar downloads and subscriptions are included with an active Pro membership.

Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.

South Dakota fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Always check current South Dakota fishing regulations before you go.

More South Dakota locations: Rapid City, Pierre · South Dakota fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Sioux Falls?

This forecast scores today 29/100 (“Sit it out”) for Sioux Falls, based on the NWS FSD hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Sioux Falls today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (30), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (30), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (30) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Sioux Falls right now?

Current forecast wind is 25 mph with gusts to 33 mph: shore too windy, boat too windy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.

More forecasts