Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report Today

# Artificial Lure's Mississippi River Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live on this Saturday morning, November 29th, 2025, with your fishing report for the Minneapolis area and the Mississippi River.

Let me start with what Mother Nature's got in store for us today. We're looking at partly sunny skies with a high near 73 degrees. There's a slight chance of showers between noon and one, then showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 PM. Winds will be calm this morning, then pick up from the south at 5 to 7 miles per hour this afternoon. Overall, a 30...

# Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Friday morning fishing report for the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis.

**The Conditions**

We're looking at a cold one out there today. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM and we'll see sunset at 7:41 PM. It's going to be still cold with highs only reaching the low 20s, but here's the thing – we've got light winds early shifting to southeast at 5-10 mph by afternoon, and that's actually pretty decent for getting out on the water.

# Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report – Thursday, November 27th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with today's fishing report for the Twin Cities.

We're looking at a cold one this Thanksgiving morning along the Mississippi. Sunrise hit at 7:24 AM and we're wrapping up daylight by 4:40 PM, so get out there early if you're planning to wet a line. Water temps are hovering in that low-to-mid 50s range, which means the fish have settled into their deeper winter patterns.

**The Action**

Walleye fishing has been solid on the Mississippi and our deeper metro lakes. Target th...

It’s Artificial Lure checking in with your Mississippi River, Minneapolis fishing report for Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Here’s what you need to know to make your time on the water count today.

We’re coming off a powerful winter front—up to 6 inches of snow fell overnight with northwest winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour. The air is biting, with the mercury stuck between 20 and 28 degrees through the day, and the wind chill making it feel even colder. Bundle up and keep an eye out for blowing snow drifts on the banks. According to St. Cloud State Universi...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water fishing report for the Mississippi River around Minneapolis, Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Welcome to late fall in the North Country—plenty to talk about!

We’re waking up to a true Minnesota transition: a major winter storm is on deck, with forecasters including DTN PF and AOL Weather both warning of 3–7 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph moving into the metro from Tuesday through Wednesday. Water temps on the river and metro lakes have cooled to the low-to-mid 50s, and there’s a definite chill in the air. Expect brisk northwes...

Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River Minneapolis fishing report for Monday, November 24th, 2025. It’s late fall and the river’s showing her seasonal colors: chilly mornings, glassy water, and fish making their final moves before winter.

Let’s talk weather first. According to the local FishingReminder service, sunrise hit at 7:22 AM and we’ll see sunset just after 4:42 PM. Temps range from a brisk 40°F to a mild 69°F, not bad for November, with overcast skies expected—a real plus for keeping walleye and smallmouth active through the daylight hours. No tidal action here on the river, but t...

Artificial Lure here with your November 21st fishing report from the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Gray skies are overhead after Thursday’s heavy rainfall, with showers tapering but leaving behind slick banks and rising humidity. Sunrise today was around 7:17 AM, sunset is set for 4:44 PM—the days are short, anglers, but bite windows remain solid during dawn, dusk, and just before the rain fronts move in. Temps will linger in the upper 40s this morning, dropping steadily in the afternoon as colder air sweeps in ahead of next week’s forecast deep freeze. The river itself is running a bit low, a...

Artificial Lure here with your November 20th, 2025 fishing report for the mighty Mississippi River around Minneapolis, served local-style and straight to the point.

Sunrise hit at 7:16 AM and sunset’s coming early at 4:39 PM today, so those daylight hours are precious for any angler hoping to cash in on the late-fall bite. We’re under a first quarter moon, which tends to encourage a good bit of fish activity, and FishingReminder notes major bite windows from about 6:52 to 8:52 AM and again from 7:03 to 9:03 PM. If you’re watching the river, expect that early daylight or sundown window to be mon...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Minneapolis stretch Mississippi River fishing report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

We’re heading into the back half of November, a time when the river starts transitioning— but the fishing’s hanging tough for savvy folks braving the chill! If you’re out early, sunrise clocks in at 7:13 AM, and sunset’s at 4:38 PM. We’ve just come off a round of light rain Tuesday, and now we’ve got mild, mostly cloudy weather settling in, with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s— actually a few clicks above average for this time of year, according...

Artificial Lure here, reporting on the fishing scene for November 18th, 2025, in and around the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. Locals are waking up to true late-fall weather: chilly mornings, a brisk northwest breeze, and water temps in the low-to-mid 50s. Sunrise hit at 7:14 AM and sunset is set for 4:41 PM, giving anglers a short, prime window to wet a line, especially around dawn and dusk. The day’s got a partly cloudy forecast—the cloud cover should help extend active bite periods, with daytime highs hovering in the low 40s.

There’s no tidal swing on the Mississippi up here...

This is Artificial Lure, your Mississippi River Minneapolis fishing expert, with today’s report for Monday, November 17th, 2025—live and local from the banks, where late fall’s in full swing. Air temps are crisp out there, so layer up because the wind bites a bit harder off the water these November mornings. The sunrise today hit at 7:09 a.m., with sunset rolling in at 4:43 p.m., so your best windows are short and sweet. Don’t forget, we’re riding a first quarter moon phase—according to Fishing Reminder, that means fish should be a bit more active around 7 a.m. and aga...

Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River, Minneapolis fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025.

We’re waking up to a classic late fall scene along the river—air temps chilly this morning near 34°F, topping out around 56°F this afternoon. Winds light, and we’re looking at mostly sunny skies, perfect for working the banks or dropping a line off your favorite bridge. Sunrise came at 7:14 AM, sunset hits at 4:44 PM, so make those daylight hours count.

No tides to track here, but the seasonal solunar forecast says our major fish activity periods today are from 1:49 to 3:49 AM and a...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday fishing report for the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, November 15, 2025.

The **sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 4:44 PM** today—those short days mark the transition into late fall bite patterns. A cold front rolled through overnight, and local CBS Minnesota says temps this morning are dipping into the mid-30s, with a high pushing to about 46°F. Expect cloud cover and some lingering light rain, plus brisk northwest winds that’ll keep it chilly, so layer up and bring the thermos.

There’s no tidal influence up here, but solunar forecas...

# Artificial Lure's Mississippi River Fishing Report

Well, folks, it's Friday, November 14th, and we're looking at some excellent conditions out on the Mississippi River here in Minneapolis. Let me break down what's happening on the water today.

**Weather and Light**

We've got ourselves a beautiful fall day developing. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, and we're looking at a sunset around 7:41 PM, giving us just under 13 hours of good fishing light. The dry stretch continues with less wind than we've seen recently, and there's more of that fall warmth moving in. These are solid conditions for...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 13, 2025 Mississippi River fishing report for Minneapolis.

First things first, the weather is just about perfect for a fall bite—plenty of sunshine and temps reaching up to 52 degrees today with breezy westerly winds running 10 to 20 mph according to FOX 9 and CBS Minnesota. Bundle up if you’re pushing dawn or dusk, as it dips to the upper 20s tonight. Sunrise today was at 7:10 AM; sunset is coming early, just after 4:48 PM, so plan your sets and retrieves accordingly. Heads up: the Northern Lights may make an encore tonight, so y...

This is Artificial Lure with your November 11th, 2025, Mississippi River fishing report right from the heart of Minneapolis.

Let's talk weather—after a cold snap over the weekend, we've got improving conditions rolling in. Minnesota Public Radio News says we had one last day of chilly air on Monday, but now we're looking at temps climbing above normal for the rest of this week. Next Weather on CBS Minneapolis reports a warm air mass is on the way, promising comfortable days ahead for anglers, though early mornings are still brisk. Bundle up for dawn launches—temps are in the...

This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Mississippi River fishing report straight from Minneapolis for Monday, November 10, 2025.

Mother Nature’s setting a brisk stage out there this morning: overnight temps dipped into the low 30s, with a chilly northwest breeze around 10–12 mph. As the sun rises at 6:57 AM and looks to set at 4:48 PM, anglers will want to layer up and watch for patchy river fog early. No tidal swing here as we’re well up the Mississippi, but river levels are above winter pool after last week’s rains—expect some stained water and higher current, especially south of S...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the Mighty Mississippi as it winds through Minneapolis on this chilly Sunday, November 9, 2025. Bundle up, folks—the river has a bite in the air, and maybe the fish do too.

Let’s kick things off with today’s weather: Minneapolis woke to a fully clouded sky, brisk northwest winds rattling the banks, and highs only topping out near 38 degrees. Lows will dip to 29 tonight, making for cold hands but steady walleye cheeks. Sunrise came at 7:01 AM and you’ll have daylight until 4:51 PM. The river’s mood matches the sky: gritty, gr...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 8th fishing report for the Mississippi River in and around Minneapolis.

Sunrise came at 6:56 AM this morning and we'll see sunset at 4:52 PM, giving us a solid eight hours to wet a line. The early November chill is in full swing—overnight lows dipped to the mid-30s, and today's high will hover near 54°F. Last night’s NEXT Weather forecast from CBS Minnesota warned about a clipper system brushing the region with scattered clouds, but snow is more likely to miss us and land northward[10]. So expect cool, gray skies and l...

This is Artificial Lure with your November 7th fishing report for the Mississippi River in and around Minneapolis. Today’s sunrise was at 6:58 AM and sunset hits at 4:53 PM, making for a crisp 10-hour fishing window. Temps will start out brisk in the mid-30s and warm up to the low 50s by afternoon, with partly cloudy skies overhead—perfect for angling, as the fish tend to be more active without direct, hot sunlight baking the water. Winds are expected to stay light from the west at 5-10 mph, so there’s no red flag on water safety this morning.
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Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River Minneapolis fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Weather’s the big talk this morning: the Twin Cities are waking up in the low 40s, but hang onto your hats because by this weekend, we’re primed for a burst of chilly air. Temperatures will dip down into the 30s—maybe our coldest stretch so far, according to WCCO’s meteorologists. The arctic snap is rolling in on gusty northwest winds, and more clouds will creep in as Thursday wears on. Expect sunrise today at 6:56 AM and sunset at 4:54 PM.

The river it...

Artificial Lure checking in for your November 5th Mississippi River report around Minneapolis. The sun rose this morning at 6:57 and will set at 4:56 p.m. It’s a crisp, classic fall day—temperatures in the Minneapolis area are expected to run in the mid-50s, with mostly clear skies and just a hint of northwest breeze, pretty textbook for early November. The forecast from NEXT Weather Twin Cities called for a cool, dry and stable pattern that should hold most of the morning through late afternoon.

There’s no classic tidal activity to note on this stretch of river...

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Tuesday morning fishing report for the mighty Mississippi River here in Minneapolis. November’s rolling in mild—NOAA predicts above average temps, keeping the river feeling like late fall instead of deep freeze. That warm-up’s holding onto sunrise at 7:47 AM and sunset at 5:53 PM, so you’ve still got decent daylight to squeeze in some casts before those short winter hours lock us down.

This morning kicked off chilly at about 43°F, but we’re headed to a high near 56°F with a light breeze, so you don’t have to dust o...

Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River Minneapolis area fishing report for Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

We’re waking up to chilly, late-fall conditions. Temps are in the mid 50s, with sunshine breaking through and gusty winds pushing across the water—classic early November Delta weather in the Twin Cities, says Lisa Meadows at NEXT Weather. Local lakes and river sections are running low, close to historical lows in spots according to CBS Minnesota, but fish are responding to the autumn turnover.

Sunrise hit at 7:50 am, and sunset will be at 5:58 pm. The best bite windows are at d...

Season’s Greetings, fellow anglers—it’s Artificial Lure here, bringing you the straight dope on what’s biting in and around the Mississippi River up here in Minneapolis as we roll into November. Let’s get right to it—no fluff, just the fish.

Right now, we’re deep into late fall, and the river’s a whole different beast after the turnover. The metro lakes are cooling off, with temps sitting in the low-to-mid 50s, and the Mississippi’s still got some life—especially in Pool 1, just downstream of the Ford Dam. The bite’s best at dawn and dusk, with...

Hey folks, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Saturday fishing report for the mighty Mississippi River around Minneapolis, November 1, 2025.

It’s a stunning fall morning, with sunrise at 7:47 AM and sunset coming at 6:03 PM. The weather has been cooperating—warmer than most Novembers should be, with expected highs reaching the mid-60s. According to Next Weather and AOL’s November outlook, it's sunny, dry, and mild, with just a light breeze coming out of the south. No precipitation or cold fronts expected through the day, so it’s a great time to get out on the water and enjoy...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 31st fishing report for the mighty Mississippi River through Minneapolis. If you're up before sunrise, you're right on cue—the sun came up at 7:49 AM and we’ll have daylight until 6:05 PM. The weather is that classic late-October: mid-40s this morning, maybe nudging 50 by afternoon. Expect some light rain, so bring the rain gear—NEXT Weather on CBS Minnesota notes we might get on-and-off showers most of the day. The recent rains and river cresting earlier this week have kept water levels above normal, but the bulk of the flooding is south of Min...

Artificial Lure here with your October 30th fishing report for the mighty Mississippi River in and around Minneapolis. Right now, fall’s in full swing: the days are getting shorter, and we’re working with typical autumn Minnesota weather—overcast skies, highs close to 50°F, lows in the upper 30s, and just a whisper of wind out of the west. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a run of mostly cloudy days ahead, with maybe a sprinkle here or there, so bring a good rain jacket and layer up. Sunrise hit at 7:44 a.m. this morning and sunset will be a...

This is Artificial Lure, reporting from the banks and bluffs along the mighty Mississippi in Minneapolis on this brisk Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. We’re headed into peak fall—a favorite stretch for local anglers chasing quality bites before ice-up, and today’s conditions couldn’t set the scene any better.

Weather at dawn is classic late October: temps in the low 40s, climbing to the mid-50s by afternoon, with cloudy skies giving way to a bit of sun and a gentle northwest breeze. CBS News Minnesota says the overnight rain has moved on, so the river edges are mudd...

Artificial Lure here with your live fishing report for the Mississippi River and surrounding waters in Minneapolis on this crisp Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 7:43 a.m. this morning, and sunset’s pegged for 6:11 p.m. We’re looking at classic late-October weather: highs in the mid-50s, waters cooling on the back of some deep autumn nights, and minimal wind—ideal for targeting both structure and seam waters. There’s no tidal activity here in the Minneapolis stretch of the Mississippi, but watch for current shifts after these cooler nights, as they’re stacking up bait and fish o...

Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River, Minneapolis area fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

What a fine late October day we've woken up to in the Twin Cities. According to CBS Minnesota’s latest forecast, we’re sliding into an unseasonably warm week, with highs today pushing into the low 60s by afternoon. The morning started cool in the 40s, but those lingering clouds from yesterday’s round of scattered rain are clearing, making way for a stretch of sun and perfect autumn weather. Wind’s gusting up to 30 mph, so watch your casts if you’re slipping the kayak...

Artificial Lure here with your October 26, 2025, Mississippi River fishing report for the Minneapolis stretch, bright and early. Weather’s crisp—overnight lows stayed just above freezing, but as the sun burns off the fog, look for highs climbing to the lower 50s. River conditions are steady: flow at Aitkin is hovering around 3,400 cubic feet per second, water levels are stable, and no flooding worries. It's classic autumn in Minnesota, with sunrise at 7:41 AM and sunset rolling in around 6:06 PM. No tidal swings this far upriver, so leave those saltwater strategies at home.

Fish activity is keeping things interesting. Afte...

Artificial Lure here, reporting on the Mississippi River bite around Minneapolis on this unseasonably warm late October day. Sunrise hit at 7:42 a.m. and sunset’s coming at 6:12 p.m.—plenty of daylight to wet a line before the clocks turn and days get short.

Weather’s been a treat for late fall, topping out near the mid-60s today, warm southerly winds around 10 to 15 mph, and last night brought a few light showers, but skies are trending clearer as the day rolls on. The next cold front isn’t set to arrive until early in the week, accordin...

Good morning from the riverbank—this is Artificial Lure with your Mississippi River Minneapolis fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025. As the fall bite kicks into high gear, the river around Minneapolis is putting on a classic autumn show for anglers tough enough to brave the chill.

Weather this morning sees a definite bite in the air. Overnight frost cooled the water but fired up the fish; the current temp is in the mid-40s with a stiff northwest wind around 10-15 mph and a high expected in the upper 40s by late afternoon, just like the tournament weather do...

Fishing action on the Mississippi River around Minneapolis is picking up as the fall chill sets in, and anglers are finding good numbers of smallmouth bass and some walleyes, especially in those deeper holes and current breaks that define the fall bite. According to Minnesota Outdoor News, larger minnows are coaxing more of those bronzebacks and the occasional 'eye to strike, with the pattern holding steady through this week. Water temperatures are sliding slowly downward, hovering in the mid-to-high 50s, which usually means active fish feeding ahead of the coming cold.

This morning, the river’s flow upstream ne...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing expert around here. Today, I'm excited to share with you the latest fishing report for the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Weather-wise, it's a bit chilly with highs in the mid-40s and windy conditions after last night's rain clears up. Sunrise is at about 7:38 AM, and sunset will be around 6:21 PM. The Mississippi River is flowing pretty steadily, with no significant tidal changes, but the current can be strong, so be prepared.

Fish activity has been decent, with recent catches of catfish, walleyes, and northern pikes. The...

Fishing Report: Mississippi River, Minneapolis – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hey, anglers and river rats, it's Artificial Lure, your local fishing pulse, here with the real deal from the banks, backwaters, and bridges of the Mighty Miss in the Cities. Let’s get right to it.

## Weather and Conditions
We’re coming off a stretch of rain and wind that rolled through over the weekend, courtesy of a system that dropped moderate to heavy rain across the Midwest, including the metro area. This week, things are set to dry out—Tuesday morning saw lingering showers, but by this afternoon, skies sh...

Artificial Lure checking in with this morning’s Mississippi River fishing report for all you Twin Cities anglers. The sun poked up today at 7:33 a.m. and we’re looking at sunset just after 6:24 p.m. It’s a classic late-October morning in Minneapolis — temps starting cool in the low 40s, likely warming to the low 60s. Clouds are hanging in, but rain is holding off ’til at least tomorrow, according to WCCO’s meteorologist Katie Steiner. So you’ve still got a comfortable window for some solid river action before the weather turns[16].

Tide won’t factor in up here, but...

Artificial Lure reporting live for the Mississippi River, Minneapolis, on this chilly Sunday morning, October 19, 2025. The sun poked up at 7:33 am and will dip back down at 6:22 pm, giving us nearly 11 hours of daylight—enough to make the most of a classic fall bite according to solunarforecast.com.

Weather-wise, yesterday saw temps in the mid-60s and overnight things dropped into that crisp 30s and 40s range. Today is shaping up to be perfect autumn fishing—cool and stable, with just a touch of breeze, making the morning and late afternoon prime time for casting lines, says CBS Minn...

Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River fishing report for Minneapolis, Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Here’s what you can expect as you plan your day on the water.

Sunrise hit at 7:28 a.m. and sunset will be around 6:23 p.m. today, giving you solid daylight hours to work the river. Weather’s typical October fare: partly cloudy skies, a high reaching about 60°F, and a light northwest breeze. It’s perfect jacket weather—crisp but not bitter, with riverbanks crackling underfoot and scattered golden leaves on the water.

The river itself is running low for the third str...