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Planning your next fishing trip in Saint Paul, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Saint Paul, Minnesota centers around the Mississippi River, the Minnesota River confluence, and a network of metro lakes that offer surprisingly diverse angling right in the city. From winter ice fishing to open-water trophy hunts for walleye, smallmouth bass, and giant Mississippi River catfish, Saint Paul provides year-round, urban-access fishing opportunities for boat, shore, and kayak anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Saint Paul include: Mississippi River, St. Croix River, White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Lake Phalen, Keller Lake, Gervais Lake, Pickerel Lake, Minnesota River, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:36 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    17%
  • Waning Crescent - 17% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    369,138 km
    Proximity:
    85.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Saint Paul
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 17% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -20 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 11 Jun 14:52 • 44.944, -93.093
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Saint Paul

Fishing in Saint Paul revolves around big-river systems and heavily managed metro lakes that fish well from first ice through late fall. The Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 1, the Minnesota River confluence, and the nearby chain of Ramsey County lakes give local anglers a mix of trophy-potential and high-action options within minutes of downtown.

Seasonally, spring is dominated by river walleye and sauger on the Mississippi. As water temps climb, fish slide from deep wintering holes toward current breaks, riprap, and wing dams. Vertically jigging a 1/8–1/4 oz jig tipped with a fathead minnow, or a plastic paddle tail in chartreuse or white, is a staple approach. In stained post-runoff water, favor brighter colors and slightly heavier heads to maintain bottom contact.

By early summer, Saint Paul’s metro lakes—such as Lake Phalen, Como Lake, and the larger east-metro systems—turn on for panfish, bass, and pike. Focus on emerging weeds, reed edges, and shallow flats. Slip bobbers with small leeches or worms take bluegills and crappies, while weightless stickbaits and topwater walkers draw quality largemouth bass at dawn and dusk. Northern pike cruise weed edges; a simple spinnerbait or 4–5" swimbait burned along the outer line of cabbage is an efficient search tactic.

Summer river fishing in Saint Paul is prime for smallmouth bass and big catfish. Target smallmouth around rock, current seams, bridge pilings, and riprap banks between the Ford Dam and downtown. Tube jigs, Ned rigs, and medium-diving crankbaits in natural crayfish or shad patterns produce consistently. For channel and flathead catfish, work outside bends, deep holes below confluences, and behind bridge abutments. Cut sucker or goldeye on a sliding sinker rig is the standard for channels; live bullheads or large suckers tempt trophy flatheads after dark.

Fall brings a strong walleye and sauger push back to deeper river holes and the downstream side of dams. Fish concentrate, making vertical jigging, slowly dragging live-bait rigs, or pulling three-way rigs with floating stickbaits highly effective. Meanwhile, metro lakes offer some of the heaviest panfish and bass of the year as fish feed aggressively ahead of winter. Work deeper outside weed edges, mid-lake humps, and remaining green cabbage with jigs, lipless crankbaits, and slow-rolled spinnerbaits.

Ice fishing is a major part of the Saint Paul scene. Many city lakes freeze solid and give good action for bluegill, crappie, and occasional walleye or pike. Early and late ice often fish shallow, 5–10 feet, around remaining weed clumps. Midwinter, slide out to basin edges and soft-to-hard bottom transitions. Small tungsten jigs with plastics or waxworms excel for panfish, while set-lines or tip-ups with small shiners or suckers target pike and bonus walleyes.

Tactical tips:

  • Use mapping apps to identify river wing dams, holes, and current seams around Saint Paul; many of the best spots are not visually obvious.
  • In stained Mississippi water, sound and vibration matter—crankbaits, rattling jigs, and blades help fish locate your bait.
  • On pressured metro lakes, downsize line and presentations; 4–6 lb fluorocarbon and subtle, natural-colored plastics often outfish larger setups.
  • Shore access is excellent along parks, bridges, and walkways; pack a compact selection of jigs, slip bobbers, and a couple of crankbaits to cover most situations.

With big-river structure, fertile urban lakes, and year-round opportunities, Saint Paul rewards anglers who adapt to conditions and work both current and cover methodically.

The Best Fishing Spots around Saint Paul

Mississippi River

Running through Saint Paul, the Mississippi River (notably the Pool 2 reach) is a multi-species powerhouse with walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and big channel/flathead catfish; spring and fall see strong walleye/sauger activity, summer favors bass along riprap and wing dams, and backwaters hold panfish—access by boat ramps and popular shore spots like Harriet Island and Crosby Farm.

St. Croix River

East of Saint Paul, the scenic St. Croix River around Stillwater and Hudson offers clear-water fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and seasonal sturgeon, with rocky points, current seams, and deep holes producing from spring through late fall; abundant ramps and shoreline parks make it friendly for both boat and shore anglers.

White Bear Lake

A large metro classic northeast of Saint Paul, White Bear Lake holds quality walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish; weedlines and mid-lake structure shine in summer, while early/late-season edges and winter ice fishing draw heavy attention—multiple public accesses and piers serve both boaters and shore anglers.

Bald Eagle Lake

Popular for its trophy potential, Bald Eagle Lake features strong populations of muskellunge, walleye, largemouth bass, and crappie; fish weed edges, cabbage beds, and drop-offs in summer, chase fall muskies on windblown points, and find consistent panfish action through the ice—ample ramps and shoreline parks support both approaches.

Lake Phalen

One of Saint Paul’s most accessible lakes, Lake Phalen offers shorelines, fishing piers, and boat access for largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, and seasonal trout stockings; weedlines and docks produce in summer, with panfish and pike active during first/last ice—great for quick trips compared with bigger waters like White Bear Lake.

Keller Lake

Connected to the Phalen Chain just east of Saint Paul, Keller Lake is known for accessible shore fishing and steady action for northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill; current areas near channels, emergent vegetation, and bridge edges are productive from spring through fall, with reliable winter panfish opportunities.

Gervais Lake

Part of the same chain near Saint Paul, Gervais Lake fishes well for largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill, with occasional northern pike; target weedlines, shallow flats in spring, and deeper basin edges during summer—easy public access makes it a convenient alternative to Lake Phalen and Keller Lake.

Pickerel Lake

Tucked in the Mississippi River floodplain by Lilydale, Pickerel Lake is a productive backwater for northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish; emergent vegetation, channels, and openings into the river shine from late spring through summer, and it’s a calm option for kayaks and small boats compared with the main Mississippi River.

Minnesota River

Meeting the Mississippi at Mendota, the Minnesota River is renowned for powerful flathead and channel catfish, plus seasonal walleye and smallmouth bass; outside bends, logjams, and confluence current seams produce from spring through fall—access by ramps and shoreline parks near the confluence make it a prime evening and night spot.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Saint Paul area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Saint Paul. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Harriet Island - 0.84456008637km , Gulf of Minneapolis - 3.78798804277km , Pigs Eye Island Number One - 4.56714731672km , Kaposia Park Dam - 4.63934405425km , Battle Creek - 5.43628332513km , Lake Phalen - 5.74545521865km , McCarrons Lake - 6.1855423784km , Pigs Eye Lake - 6.18711055405km , Crosby Lake - 6.33214889429km , Keller Lake Dam - 6.43141634539km , Sandy Lake - 6.60501200375km , Minnesota River - 6.87769838686km , Pigs Eye Island Number Two - 7.18071272595km , Upper Lake - 7.1842029287km , Stark Lake - 7.33101671371km , Three M Lake - 7.48336288793km , Schmidt Lake - 8.23448014649km , Savage Lake - 8.41027401989km , Gervais Lake - 8.589590367km , Rogers Lake - 8.73088949017km , Tanners Lake - 8.87989042448km , Bennett Lake - 9.05311770498km , Lock and Dam 1 - 9.06452854134km , Hornbean Lake - 9.10100219566km , Locks and Dam Number 1 - 9.17775854151km , Dickman Lake - 9.21633663082km , Kohlman Lake - 9.33856539369km , Minnehaha Creek - 9.34247578924km , Lemay Lake - 9.37353495192km , Battle Creek Lake - 9.57345220173km , Markham Pond - 10.20346508152km , Snelling Lake - 10.23338281165km , Lake Owasso - 10.35239609947km , Ria Lake - 10.86143172834km , Lake Josephine - 11.20543416043km , Snelling Lake Outlet Dam - 11.24773206297km , Lake Wabasso - 11.33169220573km , Lake Hiawatha - 11.56928161575km , La Lake - 11.62959015834km , Langton Lake - 11.73352203427km

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