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Whitewood Creek

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Live Conditions

Whitewood CreekWhitewood Creek at Whitewood, SD

Marginal
11.6CFS
Discharge
3.55ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 26 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

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24-Hr Pressure

26.3 inHg · → High/stable

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Local Weather

75°FClear sky
Wind 19 mph26.3 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

72° / 46°

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Rain showers

76° / 58°

0.23"

Wed

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Partly cloudy

74° / 55°

Thu

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Rain showers

71° / 57°

0.49"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

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What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Whitewood Creek.

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What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Whitewood Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Whitewood Creek · June · Early Summer

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About Whitewood Creek

A Black Hills stream flowing through the historic gold-mining communities of Lead and Deadwood. Whitewood Creek has been subject to extensive stream restoration following legacy mining impacts, and trout populations have responded well to SDGFP stocking. The setting through old mining towns adds historical character to the fishing experience. NOTE: Fish consumption advisories exist due to historic gold-mining tailings — practice catch-and-release and check current SDGFP advisories before retaining fish.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning Dun

Regulations

South Dakota Fishing License required. Trout limit: 5 fish, 8-inch minimum. Fish consumption advisory in effect for some sections — check SD GFP and DENR for current status before keeping fish.