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  • Winter Walleyes and Saugers in the Minneapolis Pool of the Mississippi River

    Winter Walleyes and Saugers in the Minneapolis Pool of the Mississippi River
    Dec 5 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Mississippi River Minneapolis fishing report.

    The big river’s sliding into true early winter mode now, running cold, clear to slightly stained, and low and steady with typical pool levels for this time of year. Air temps are hovering near and below freezing, with light northwest wind and occasional flurries, so it’s a bundle‑up and fish‑slow kind of day. Expect a short feeding window around the warmer part of the afternoon and again right around dark.

    Sunrise comes late and sunset is early, giving you a fairly tight prime-time band from mid‑morning through about an hour before dark. With that limited daylight, focus on spots that set up quickly: current breaks just off the main flow, deep outside bends, and the first big holes below dams. Fish activity has been classic winter river behavior: fewer bites, but solid quality walleyes and saugers when you stick with it.

    Recent catches in this stretch have been dominated by eater‑size sauger and walleye with the occasional bigger walleye pushing into the mid‑20s, plus some surprise smallmouth hanging on the deeper rocks. A handful of anglers working slower have also reported bonus channel cats soaking dead bait on bottom. Numbers aren’t fast and furious, but grinders working deeper seams are putting together respectable dinners.

    Best producers have been vertical presentations. A 1/4 to 3/8‑ounce jig and minnow or jig and soft‑plastic ringworm has been the go‑to, with colors like purple, chartreuse, and firetiger showing up often in local chatter. When the fish are extra finicky, a plain live‑bait rig or a simple jig with a fathead, held almost motionless just off bottom, has been outfishing flashier stuff. For bait, bring a mix of fatheads, shiners if you can get them, and some plastics to cover both live and artificial looks.

    Artificial‑only anglers are doing well with paddle‑tail swimbaits and ringworms on heavier jig heads, hopped slowly down current seams. Blade baits and lipless cranks can still trigger reaction strikes on warmer afternoons, but they’re very much a “window” bait now—great for a short flurry, then back to meat and finesse. Downsizing and slowing your cadence is the name of the game; let that lure hover and wash in the current.

    A couple of local hot spots to think about:
    - The pools and current breaks just below Upper St. Anthony and Ford Dam, where wintering walleyes and saugers stack on the edges of the main chute.
    - The deeper outside bends and rock edges near the Camden and Lowry Avenue bridge areas, where subtle current soft spots meet hard bottom.

    Boat or shore, safety is key: icy ramps, cold water, and quick currents do not forgive mistakes, so wear the float suit or life jacket and keep trips shorter. If you stay patient, move spot to spot with a purpose, and trust your electronics, the river will still give up some very respectable fish.

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  • Title: Fantastic Fishing on the Mississippi: Lures, Tactics, and Hot Spots for Early December Success

    Title: Fantastic Fishing on the Mississippi: Lures, Tactics, and Hot Spots for Early December Success
    Dec 4 2025
    Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here, and we're looking at a fantastic day on the Mississippi River near Minneapolis today, Thursday, December 4th.

    Let me break down what's happening on the water. We've got temperatures ranging from the low 50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit, which is actually pretty mild for early December up here. According to the solunar forecast data, today is shaping up to be a solid fishing day. Your major bite times are hitting between 12:23 AM to 2:23 AM and again from 12:43 PM to 2:43 PM. The minor bite windows are showing 6:06 AM to 7:06 AM and then again from 8:32 PM to 9:32 PM. Now, we don't have traditional tidal reports for the Mississippi River like you would for saltwater, but water conditions are favorable right now.

    Fish activity has been excellent recently. The herring spawn and shad patterns have been driving the action, with anglers picking up solid numbers of bass. From recent reports, lures like soft plastics—especially Googan Baits Darts in green and gizzard colors—have been producing well. Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmers on light heads are absolutely crushing it. Z-Man ChatterBaits in white and chartreuse with swimtail trailers are another hot ticket. Don't sleep on vintage Bomber Long A wakebaits either; they're working great on herring eaters in deeper water.

    For bait, live herring and shad are top choices if you can source them. If you're running artificials, vary your retrieve speed and work those main lake points methodically.

    I'd recommend hitting the deeper points along the main channel in the Minneapolis lock and dam areas, or getting up into the backwater sloughs where the current breaks. Those transition zones between deep and shallow water are firing right now.

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  • Excellent Fishing on the Mississippi River Near Minneapolis

    Excellent Fishing on the Mississippi River Near Minneapolis
    Dec 3 2025
    # Artificial Lure's Daily Fishing Report - December 3rd, 2025

    Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here, and we're looking at a fantastic day on the Mississippi River near Minneapolis. Let me break down what you need to know.

    **Weather & Timing**

    Sun came up at 6:52 AM this morning and we're looking at a sunset around 7:41 PM, giving you a solid thirteen hours to get out there. The moon's at a waxing crescent at fifteen percent, and here's the good news – today rates as an average fishing day overall, but don't let that fool you. We've got major bite times running from 3:52 to 5:52 AM and again from 4:23 to 6:23 PM. If you can make those windows, you'll be in prime time.

    **Fish Activity & Recent Catches**

    The Mississippi River near Minneapolis has been putting out some solid reports. Wisconsin's been crushing it with record-setting flathead catfish hitting 53 inches and weighing over 74 pounds. That's the kind of monster we want to tangle with. We've also seen shovelnose sturgeon pushing 37 inches, and the river's loaded with walleye, pike, and perch.

    **What to Throw**

    For lures, you'll want to go with artificial options – light tackle fishing is huge right now. Throw some crankbaits and jigs along the structure. If you're going traditional, live bait with shiners or crawlers will absolutely produce, especially for walleye and pike. Bottom fishing with cut bait is money this time of year.

    **Hot Spots**

    Head down toward the deeper channels where the current breaks – that's where walleye stack up in December. Second spot worth hitting is any area with submerged timber or rock structure. The river's been generous to anglers working those transition zones.

    Get out there and make it happen. Thanks for tuning in – make sure you subscribe for daily reports just like this one. This has been Artificial Lure Productions, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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  • Winter Fishing on the Mississippi - Tougher Conditions, Better Tactics

    Winter Fishing on the Mississippi - Tougher Conditions, Better Tactics
    Dec 2 2025
    Good morning, folks! This is Artificial Lure with your December 2nd fishing report for the Twin Cities area.

    Let me be straight with you – the Mississippi River around Minneapolis is in its winter transition phase right now, and conditions are tight. We're looking at early December temperatures that are pushing toward freeze-up, so if you're heading out, bundle up and be smart about it.

    **Current Conditions**

    Water temps are dropping fast, and that means fish are moving toward deeper structures and slower-moving water. The river's current is picking up with winter runoff, so focus on protected areas along the banks and around bridge pilings where fish can conserve energy.

    **What's Working**

    For lures, you'll want to think vertical. Jigs are absolutely your best friend right now – particularly swim jigs and flipping jigs in darker colors like brown and green pumpkin. Think 3/8 to 1/2-ounce models that you can work slowly along the bottom. Spinnerbaits with single or double willows in silver and white are also putting fish in the boat when worked near woody cover. Don't overlook crankbaits either – deep-diving models can reach down to where winter bass are holding.

    Bait-wise, live shiners and crawdads remain excellent choices, but honestly, the plastic presentations are outfishing live bait this time of year on the Mississippi stretch near the Twin Cities.

    **Recent Activity**

    The Minneapolis area lakes have been quiet, but not dead. Water testing crews recently confirmed freshwater jellyfish in Taft Lake near MSP Airport – a rare find that actually indicates the ecosystem's doing its thing. For bass and pike specifically, reports from competitive anglers show that dock structures and shallow brush piles still hold fish during the warming hours of midday.

    **Hot Spots**

    Focus on the backwater areas around Ford Dam and Stone Arch Bridge – these spots have structure and slower current. The shoreline vegetation around the Chain of Lakes is also worth exploring if they haven't iced over yet.

    **Final Thoughts**

    Get out early if you can, stay safe on the ice, and remember – lighter lines aren't the issue in winter; it's your presentation that matters. Fish are aggressive when they do bite, so 20-pound fluorocarbon is your baseline.

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  • Fishing the Mississippi River in Minneapolis - December 2025 Conditions and Hotspots

    Fishing the Mississippi River in Minneapolis - December 2025 Conditions and Hotspots
    Dec 1 2025
    Well, folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for December 1st, 2025 on the Mississippi River near Minneapolis.

    Today's conditions are looking pretty solid for getting out on the water. The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:41 PM, giving us a decent day length of about 12 hours and 49 minutes. We're in a waxing crescent moon phase at 15%, which should keep fish moderately active through the day.

    For the best fishing windows, your major bite times are hitting early morning from 2:51 to 4:51 AM and then again in the afternoon from 3:21 to 5:21 PM. If you can't make those, don't sleep on the minor times at 7:48 to 8:48 AM. The day's rating is showing as average, so conditions are workable.

    Now, for what's been working out here on the Mississippi, the lure game is key. Premium choices include vertical presentation minnows with holographic finishes that really pop in our darker winter waters. Crankbaits in shad patterns are solid producers, and don't overlook worms rigged on shaky heads or drop-shot rigs. Swimbaits in natural colors like blue gizzard have been pulling some quality fish from offshore structures.

    As for live bait, minnows and shiners are your bread and butter right now. Keep them fresh and lively—the fish respond to that panicked baitfish action.

    For hot spots, check out the ledges and deeper structures near Fort Snelling State Park where the Minnesota River feeds into the Mississippi. You'll find schools hanging around there. Also, don't miss the deeper holes in the channel between downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul—some solid walleye and northern pike territory this time of year.

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  • Chilly Mississippi Fishing Report for Minneapolis - Late Fall Bass, Walleye Action

    Chilly Mississippi Fishing Report for Minneapolis - Late Fall Bass, Walleye Action
    Nov 30 2025
    # Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report - Sunday, November 30, 2025

    Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming to you on this chilly Sunday morning from the Twin Cities. We're looking at what's shaping up to be a pretty gnarly day on the water if you're brave enough to venture out.

    Let's talk weather first—and you really gotta pay attention here. A major winter storm system is moving through Southeast Minnesota right now, and we're expecting heavy snow with accumulations between 2 to 4 inches, with wind gusts cranking up to 35 mph. Temperatures are dropping fast, and honestly, travel conditions are getting sketchy. If you're thinking about heading out, be real careful.

    On the bright side, sunrise was around 7:27 this morning and we're looking at sunset hitting around 4:39 PM, so you've got a pretty short window to work with. The river's going to be cold—we're talking below freezing tonight with wind chills dropping into the negatives.

    Now, here's the fishing intel. Late fall on the Mississippi around Minneapolis is all about bass and walleye, and the recent reports show anglers are having solid success targeting specific structures. From tournaments on the river, pros have been crushing it on sand drops and grass lines. The bite's been strongest early and late in the day, so get out there at first light if you can.

    For lures, you're gonna want to stock your tackle box with ChatterBaits—especially in white and chartreuse—paired with soft plastic trailers. Weightless shad patterns in white pearl are absolutely money right now on the grass flats. Frogs are also producing when fish push into the shallow vegetation. Topwater swimmers and small shads are working too, especially in 2.5 to 3-inch sizes.

    The best bait? Fresh shad is your go-to. The river's loaded with baitfish right now, and everything's keying on those shad patterns, both live and artificial.

    For hot spots, focus on Pool 8 if you can access it safely—it's been the top producer. Also check out the Black River section where you've got eelgrass loaded with shad. Sand flats with grass and plenty of current breaks are fire right now. Target areas where you can see structure changes—those drops and cut banks are holding quality fish.

    One more thing—if you're thinking about ice fishing setup, some local lakes are starting to freeze over, so monitor conditions carefully.

    Stay safe out there today with this storm rolling through. Get your gear sorted, bundle up, and make the most of those daylight hours.

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  • Mississippi River Fishing Report: Late Fall Bass & Walleye Tactics for Minneapolis Area

    Mississippi River Fishing Report: Late Fall Bass & Walleye Tactics for Minneapolis Area
    Nov 29 2025
    # 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 percent chance of precipitation, so bring a rain jacket just to be safe.

    Now, here's the real story—the Mississippi River at Winona is flowing at 39,400 cubic feet per second with a gauge height of 6.14 feet. That's about 62 percent of normal, and we're running about 3.67 percent lower than yesterday. For context, flood stage at this location sits between 13 and 18 feet, so we're well below any concerns. The streamflow average over the past ten days has been holding steady around 46,310 cfs.

    As for fish activity, the water temps are still running cool, which means the bass and walleye are going to be a bit sluggish but definitely feedable. According to Major League Fishing experts, when water temperatures dip into the low 50s like we're seeing this time of year, you'll want to focus on slower presentations near the bottom.

    Here's what's been working: A half-ounce Strike King Red Eye Shad in shades of red or crawfish colors is a solid choice for these conditions. Fish it near the bottom with short hops or drags rather than burning it through the water column. If you've got clear water—and the Mississippi near Minneapolis tends to be reasonably clear—a suspending jerkbait like the Strike King KVD Deep 300 will get you strikes. Use Crystal Shad colors for maximum visibility. Don't overlook a good structure jig either, especially if you find muddy patches. Green pumpkin works great in clearer sections.

    I'd recommend focusing on two hot spots: First, the area around Lock and Dam Number 5, where the current breaks and structure concentrate both baitfish and predators. Second, check out the deeper holes and channel ledges along the main river navigation channel—walleye especially hold tight to these transition zones in late fall.

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  • Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report November 28, 2025

    Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report November 28, 2025
    Nov 28 2025
    # 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.

    Now here's where it gets interesting. There's a system moving in tonight and Saturday that's going to bring some snow to the area, so if you're thinking about heading out this weekend, I'd suggest doing it sooner rather than later.

    **Moon and Tide Activity**

    The moon is in a waxing crescent phase at about 15% illumination. For tide times, we're looking at a high at 3:03 AM and another high at 3:53 PM with lows at 10:09 AM and 10:13 PM. This gives us some decent windows to work with throughout the day.

    **What's Been Biting**

    The word from local anglers is that walleyes have been absolutely outstanding lately – November's been a hot month for them out here. Light tackle and live bait have been producing solid numbers. We're also seeing good reports on speckled trout and snook, with anglers using artificial lures like topwater and jigs getting the job done.

    **Recommended Hotspots**

    Head down toward the lock and dam structures – always a solid bet. The backwaters near the main channel breaks are holding fish right now too. Both spots give you good current breaks to work.

    **Gear Up Right**

    Bring your light tackle setup. Live bait rigs are your friend today, but don't sleep on artificial lures – bottom fishing presentations and jigs are producing. Mix it up out there.

    Get out there early, stay warm, and make it a great day on the water, folks. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe.

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