Today's Best Fishing Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Chaska, United States ? Today is a average 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 Chaska, Minnesota centers around the fertile lakes and Minnesota River backwaters that wind through Carver County. Anglers target largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappies, and panfish in local favorites like Lake Bavaria, Lake Grace, and the Minnesota River near Chaska. The area offers diverse shore and small-boat opportunities, plus year-round action for ice anglers. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:38 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:
    58%
  • First Quarter Moon - 58% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    390,697 km
    Proximity:
    35.2 %
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 Chaska
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:08 am - 02:08 am
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    06:44 am - 08:44 am
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    01:20 pm - 03:20 pm
  • major Time:
    07:18 pm - 09:18 pm
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 First Quarter Moon at 58% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -41 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Mon, 22 Jun 05:02 • 44.789, -93.602
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Current Fishing Weather

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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 Chaska

Chaska, Minnesota offers a mix of classic metro-lake fishing and moving-water opportunities on the nearby Minnesota River. Local anglers focus on lakes like Bavaria, Grace, Hazeltine, and McKnight for bass, pike, and panfish, while the river and its backwaters are prime for catfish, walleye, and rough fish. Launches accommodate small boats and kayaks, and many spots also set up well for shore and dock fishing.

Seasonal patterns drive success around Chaska. In early spring, as ice recedes, crappies and bluegills slide into dark-bottom bays and shallow channels on lakes like Bavaria and Grace. A small float and tube jig, or a tiny crappie minnow under a slip float, produces well in 4–8 feet where water warms first. Bass wake up right behind them; finesse jigs, Ned rigs, and small suspending jerkbaits along the first weedlines and riprap shorelines are consistent early-season options.

By late spring and summer, weed growth on Chaska-area lakes becomes the main pattern. Largemouth bass relate to submerged cabbage, coontail, and docks. Texas-rigged plastics, wacky-rigged stickbaits, and swim jigs shine around shallow to mid-depth cover (6–12 feet). In low-light periods, work topwater frogs and walking baits over matted weeds and along emergent vegetation. Northern pike cruise the same edges; spinnerbaits and 4–5 inch swimbaits cover water quickly and trigger larger fish.

For walleye and catfish, the Minnesota River near Chaska is a key draw. In spring and fall, walleyes concentrate on current breaks, inside bends, and the heads and tails of deeper holes. Vertical jigging with a 1/4–3/8 oz jig and fathead or plastic paddle tail is a reliable starting point. Channel and flathead catfish roam deeper bends and logjams; use heavier gear with slip-sinker rigs and cut bait or live bait presented tight to cover, especially after dark during summer.

Summer panfish action stays strong on area lakes. Look for bluegills and crappies on outside weed edges, mid-lake humps, and man-made structure. A simple slip float, small hook, and piece of crawler or waxworm is tough to beat. For more selective, larger bluegills, downsize to 1/64–1/32 oz jigs and subtle plastics, keeping presentations slow and close to the weedline.

Fall around Chaska brings some of the best big-fish potential. Bass and pike push shallow on windy shorelines chasing baitfish. Crankbaits that deflect off rock and sparse weeds, as well as lipless cranks and spinnerbaits, can load the boat quickly. On the river, walleye and catfish feed aggressively ahead of winter—focus on deep holes adjacent to flats during afternoon and evening windows.

Ice fishing is a major part of the Chaska scene. Once safe ice forms, anglers target crappies and bluegills on basin flats and mid-depth weeds of Bavaria, Grace, and nearby lakes. Start with small tungsten jigs tipped with plastics or waxworms and use electronics to stay on roaming schools. Late-ice often sees a push of panfish and perch into shallower bays, while set-lines with shiners produce pike on weed edges.

Whether you fish from shore, kayak, or a full-size rig, the key in Chaska is matching your approach to season and waterbody. Rotate between lakes for bass and panfish, and hit the Minnesota River for walleye, catfish, and multi-species action to take advantage of everything this productive corridor offers.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Chaska area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Chaska. 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.

Firemens Clayhole - 0.20653451788km , Firemans Lake - 0.20969356692km , Brickyard Clayhole - 0.53624340503km , Chaska Creek - 0.91275698914km , Courthouse Lake - 0.94352277166km , Chaska Lake - 1.50427633816km , Gifford Lake - 2.82421249138km , Nyssens Lake - 2.93828330042km , Carver Creek - 3.6258944877km , Lake Grace Dam - 3.95213085406km , Harold Hesse Wildlife Pond Dam - 4.2165970101km , Lake Jonathan - 4.76041837379km , Upper Lake Grace - 4.79859032556km , McKnight Lake - 5.44821322888km , Hazeltine Lake - 5.56102920959km , Gaystock Lake - 5.713573638km , Big Woods Lake - 5.92682963854km , Lake Bavaria - 6.0910089979km , Louisville Swamp - 6.27886015166km , Picha Creek - 6.50866116372km , Ray Buesgens Wildlife Pond Dam - 6.8251580541km , Johnson Slough - 7.15651724016km , Rapids Lake - 7.43138922783km , Marsh Lake - 7.59053070147km , Thole Lake - 7.64150755523km , Elizabeth Batzli Wildlife Pond Dam - 7.77602848004km , Riley Lake Dam - 8.11286094202km , Wassermann Lake - 8.12060403664km , Lake Riley - 8.1931381577km , Aue Lake - 8.20566936466km , Lake Susan - 8.43261932913km , O'Dowd Lake - 8.89937327363km , Church Lake - 8.95871954207km , Piersons Lake - 9.0256316207km , Kelzer Pond - 9.20569561168km , Riley Creek Dam - 9.29917877074km , Rice Marsh Lake - 9.45269754917km , Lake Saint Joe - 9.61327058378km , Lake Ann - 9.68891268151km , Stieger Lake - 9.70825180886km

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