How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, Minnesota centers around legendary Lake Bemidji and a dense network of surrounding lakes packed with walleye, muskie, northern pike, jumbo perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, plus abundant panfish. Anglers travel to Bemidji for classic Northwoods multi-species action, year-round ice fishing opportunities, and a mix of big-water structure and intimate weedline lakes that reward precise tactics. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:373,033 kmProximity:76.7 %
Moon Phases for Bemidji
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minor Time:01:12 am - 03:12 am
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major Time:08:08 am - 10:08 am
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minor Time:03:05 pm - 05:05 pm
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Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Bemidji
Bemidji, Minnesota sits in the heart of prime Northwoods fishing country, with Lake Bemidji, Lake Irving, and dozens of nearby lakes offering classic walleye structure, trophy muskies, hefty pike, and dependable panfish. Clear to moderately stained water, healthy weed growth, and diverse mid-lake structure make the Bemidji area a tactical playground for serious anglers.
Seasonal patterns drive most fishing decisions here. In early spring, as soon as lakes open, walleyes concentrate along wind-blown shorelines, river inlets, and shallow sand and gravel on Lake Bemidji and connected waters. A jig-and-minnow combination, pitched to 4–10 feet, is standard. As water warms into early summer, fish slide to emerging weed edges, sand flats, and first breaks in 10–18 feet; live-bait rigs and slip bobbers with leeches or nightcrawlers excel.
By midsummer, stable patterns set up on Bemidji’s main-lake humps, points, and mid-depth flats in 15–25 feet. Cover water with bottom-bouncer and spinner rigs, or pull crankbaits along contour lines. Late-summer walleyes often key on wind-driven structure and low-light feeding windows. In fall, focus on sharper breaks and deeper rocks; vertical jigging with minnows or jigging raps shines when water temps drop and fish bunch up.
Muskie and northern pike are major draws. Muskie action peaks from late June through October on Lake Bemidji, Plantagenet, and several nearby trophy lakes. Cast big bucktails, jerkbaits, and rubber baits over cabbage beds, points, and rock bars. Early and late in the day, work topwaters along edges of deep weeds. Large pike often shadow the same areas but can be targeted with slightly smaller spoons, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits, especially along outside weedlines and cooler, deeper breaks mid-summer.
Bass anglers find quality largemouth in shallow to mid-depth weedbeds, docks, and reeds across many smaller lakes around Bemidji, while smallmouth concentrate on rock, gravel, and mid-lake structure in Lake Bemidji and select neighboring waters. In spring and early summer, jerkbaits, Ned rigs, and wacky worms produce. Through summer, work frogs over slop for largemouth and drag tubes or drop-shots on rocky breaks for smallmouth.
Perch, crappie, and bluegill provide steady action, especially for families. In open water, look for panfish along inside weedlines and shallow bays in spring, then sliding to deeper weed edges and basin-adjacent cover as summer progresses. Small jigs tipped with plastics or live bait under slip bobbers are mainstays.
Ice fishing in Bemidji is a destination in itself. Early ice sees walleyes roaming shallow points and flats; set lines with live minnows and jigging spoons work well. As winter deepens, focus on mid-lake structure and basin edges for walleyes and perch, and deep basins for tulibee and occasional burbot. Mobility, precise hole placement along breaks, and downsizing presentations in clear, cold conditions are key to consistent success.
Across the Bemidji area, success comes from reading wind, following seasonal movements from shallow weeds to mid-lake structure, and tailoring presentations to water clarity and forage. Electronics, detailed contour maps, and a willingness to move spots quickly will dramatically increase your catch rates here.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Bemidji 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 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Nymore Beach - 1.56655634336km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Bemidji. 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.
Nymore Beach - 1.56655634336km , Lake Irving - 1.58577131357km , Schoolcraft River - 3.48375647052km , Carr Lake - 3.71579526892km , Lake Bemidji - 4.2416756446km , Lake Marquette - 5.29470237775km , Miss Lake - 7.06175993255km , Fern Lake - 7.72008748752km , Miller Lake - 7.81594715305km , Stone Lake - 8.58000434247km , Little Boot Lake - 9.12876639705km , Alice Lake - 9.22369219686km , Big Bass Lake - 9.69735624002km , Bootleg Lake - 9.74476216296km , Lake Plantagenet - 9.87041130182km , Stump Lake - 9.96055783204km , Hirts Lake - 10.78089326937km , School Lake - 11.08680409749km , Newman Lake - 11.22611549297km , Revoir Creek - 11.64512062023km , Harley Lake - 12.05662144764km , Mississippi River Dam - 12.25196261785km , Revoir Lake - 12.45870906896km , Spearhead Lake - 12.74842395406km , Movil Lake - 12.92809257009km , Horseman Lake - 13.45648132647km , Lilypad Lake - 13.46730161387km , Little Gnat Lake - 13.79575263986km , Movil Lake Dam - 13.91528900078km , Little Mississippi River - 14.47126759827km , Ose Lake - 14.49808415864km , Grant Creek - 14.6280194614km , Beltrami Lake - 14.62956978967km , Little Midge Lake - 15.4636578814km , Midge Lake - 15.52472350423km , Des Moines Lake - 15.6471800793km , Duglas Lake - 15.86986241582km , Fox Lake Dam - 15.95591224849km , Frontenac Lake - 16.46058138055km , Hennepin Creek - 16.6150274706km
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