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Mason City, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Mason City, 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.

Mason City, Iowa offers diverse freshwater fishing on the Winnebago River, Willow Creek, and a network of nearby lakes and ponds, making it a strong destination for Midwest anglers. From smallmouth bass in rocky river runs to stocked trout in urban streams and panfish in local reservoirs, Mason City fishing conditions cater to shore anglers, kayak fishers, and ice anglers alike. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:2 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.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    34%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 34% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 10th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,324 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
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 Mason City
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:23 am - 09:23 am
  • minor Time:
    03:28 pm - 05:28 pm
  • major Time:
    07:43 pm - 09:43 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:58 pm - 01:58 am
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 Third Quarter Moon at 34% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -16 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 04:06 • 43.154, -93.201
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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.
Selected Weather Station: Mason City, US
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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 Mason City

Fishing around Mason City, Iowa centers on a mix of river, creek, and lake opportunities that fish well from ice-out through freeze-up. The Winnebago River and Willow Creek cut directly through town, while small public lakes and nearby impoundments provide dependable panfish, bass, and catfish action. Shore access is good, current is generally moderate, and most waters are easily covered with simple, proven presentations.

Seasonal patterns drive success here. In early spring, target the Winnebago River’s slower bends and deeper holes for walleye, northern pike, and pre-spawn smallmouth bass using jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics. As water warms into late spring, bass and panfish move shallow around emerging vegetation, riprap, and laydowns in local ponds and lakes; small jigs, live worms under bobbers, and lightweight Texas rigs catch numbers of fish. Summer pushes walleye and catfish into deeper river runs and holes; fish low light with crankbaits, live bait rigs, and cut bait on the bottom. Fall is prime for feeding smallmouth, walleye, and muskie in faster river sections and along rocky breaks, with jerkbaits, swimbaits, and big spinnerbaits producing quality fish. In winter, safe ice on nearby lakes brings excellent bluegill, crappie, and perch bites using tiny jigs and spoons tipped with waxworms.

Key habitat types around Mason City include rocky river riffles and holes on the Winnebago, undercut banks and bridge pilings on Willow Creek, and weedlines, points, and basin flats on small lakes and ponds. Smallmouth bass and rock bass favor broken rock and current seams; work 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads with 3–4 inch grubs or tube baits through these zones. Largemouth bass relate more to submerged wood and vegetation in stillwaters; pitch wacky worms, finesse jigs, or weightless stickbaits tight to cover.

Common techniques are simple but effective:

  • Panfish & perch: 1/32–1/16 oz jigs tipped with plastics or live bait under a slip float around docks, brush piles, and weed edges. Downsize when fish are pressured or the water is clear.
  • Walleye & sauger: Work jigs and live bait rigs along current breaks and deeper outside bends in the river. In stained water, switch to chartreuse, orange, or glow patterns.
  • Catfish: Target deeper holes below riffles and around logjams with cut bait, nightcrawlers, or stink bait on slip-sinker rigs, especially in the evening and after rain events.
  • Trout in creeks: Use small inline spinners, 1/64–1/32 oz marabou jigs, or natural-colored nymphs drifted through pools and undercuts in Willow Creek and other stocked stretches.

Tactical tips for Mason City waters include fishing early and late in the day for pressured bass and walleye, downsizing line to 4–6 lb fluorocarbon or light braid with leaders in clear water, and focusing on areas where current, depth change, and cover intersect. Kayaks and small jon boats are ideal for covering longer stretches of the Winnebago, but most productive spots are reachable from public access points and bridges. When ice fishing, drill multiple holes along weedlines and depth transitions, hop between them frequently, and use sonar if available to stay on roaming schools of crappie and bluegill.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Mason City area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.

Sunset Bay Marina - 16.44557931989km , South Bay - 16.82053557771km , Dodges Beach - 19.79804473049km , Farmers Beach - 20.84493293001km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Sunset Bay Marina - 16.44557931989km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Mason City. 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.

Calmus Creek - 1.57350457946km , Cheslea Creek - 1.79762009325km , Ideal Creek - 4.64707482191km , Wharam Creek - 5.05954775765km , Fin and Feather Lake - 5.76339388236km , Lake Fin-Feather Dam - 6.06640433608km , Blair Creek - 9.63393568832km , Rock Falls Creek - 11.2300248486km , Little Lime Creek - 14.32074000591km , Sunset Bay Marina - 16.44557931989km , Zerbel Slough - 16.52826636446km , South Bay - 16.82053557771km , Lekwa Marsh - 17.28085105307km , Woodford Island - 17.9494131976km , Clear Lake - 18.20174360698km , Winans Creek - 18.56509755967km , Dodges Beach - 19.79804473049km , Farmers Beach - 20.84493293001km , West Branch Beaverdam Creek - 21.78091958263km , Whiskey Creek - 22.52130123486km , Mallard Marsh Dam Number One - 23.26293479283km , Mallard Marsh Swamp - 23.37536871055km , Mallard Marsh Dam Number Three - 23.77985326588km , Beaverdam Creek - 23.83018242483km , East Branch Beaverdam Creek - 23.83075654092km , Winnebago River - 24.49177080127km , Rapid Creek - 25.01470145792km , Lillibridge Creek - 25.7734059957km , Beaver Creek - 26.5993191151km , Flay Creek - 29.2839367558km , Pilot Knob Lake Dam - 31.06158481754km , Pilot Knob Lake - 31.23149916934km , Deadmans Lake - 31.41664411163km , Beemis Creek - 31.75528502694km , Bailey Creek - 33.16298883222km , Sunken Creek - 33.87169442713km , Ackley Creek - 35.15274819764km , Bear Lake (historical) - 35.70357381068km , Galls Creek - 35.70420661802km , Eldred Sherwood Park Lake Dam - 37.8964848085km

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