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Faribault, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Faribault, 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.

Faribault, Minnesota offers diverse freshwater fishing across lakes, rivers, and managed reservoirs, making it a prime destination for anglers in southern Minnesota. From panfish-filled bays to classic Midwestern walleye structure and trophy-caliber bass water, the Faribault area provides year-round opportunities for boat, shore, and ice anglers seeking consistent action. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:25 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:
    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,539 km
    Proximity:
    14.5 %
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 Faribault
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:21 am - 05:21 am
  • minor Time:
    07:55 am - 09:55 am
  • major Time:
    03:41 pm - 05:41 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:28 pm - 01:28 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 Waning Gibbous at 84% 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 -2 hour and -17 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 4 Jun 02:03 • 44.295, -93.269
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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 Faribault

Fishing in Faribault, Minnesota revolves around a cluster of productive lakes and rivers that give anglers multiple options within a short drive. Cedar Lake, French Lake, Cannon Lake, and Roberds Lake headline the local scene, while the Cannon River and nearby smaller waters fill in the gaps. Each system fishes a bit differently through the seasons, so success comes from matching your tactics to the lake, structure, and time of year.

Spring in the Faribault area is dominated by shoreline and shallow-bay patterns. As ice comes off, crappies and bluegills slide into dark-bottom bays and channels connected to lakes like Cedar, Roberds, and Circle. Focus on 3–8 feet of water around emerging weeds, fallen timber, docks, and small inlets. Small tube jigs, 1/32–1/64 oz hair jigs, and tiny plastics under a fixed or slip float are top producers. Walleye and pike wake up on wind-blown shorelines and shallow rock or gravel points; a jig and minnow, slowly dragged or lightly hopped, is the most consistent early-season approach.

As water warms into early summer, Faribault’s lakes transition to classic weedline and mid-depth structure bites. Largemouth bass in Cedar, French, and Roberds lakes set up along outside weed edges in 8–14 feet, around docks, and on any isolated laydowns or rock. Spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and Texas-rigged plastics cover water quickly, while wacky worms and Ned rigs shine when the bite is tough. Walleye on Cannon and French lakes slide to deeper breaks, mid-lake humps, and edges of submerged vegetation; live-bait rigs with leeches or crawlers, slip bobbers over key spots, and bottom bouncers with spinner harnesses are reliable producers.

Mid- to late summer brings thicker weed growth and more stable patterns. Panfish often hold in and around healthy cabbage and coontail. Target holes in the weeds or the outside edge with small jigs tipped with plastics or pieces of crawler, keeping presentations just above the fish. Evening low-light windows become critical for walleye and pike—focus on wind-driven points, weed flats adjacent to deeper water, and any narrows or pinch points. In the Cannon River, catfish and rough fish like carp offer steady summer action; use heavier gear, slip-sinker rigs, and cut bait or nightcrawlers around deeper bends, seams, and below riffles.

Fall fishing around Faribault intensifies as baitfish push shallow and gamefish feed heavily. Walleye concentrate on steep breaks and rock transitions; jigging with plastics or vertical jigging spoons can outproduce live bait when fish school tightly. Bass follow remaining green weeds and shallow rock, hitting crankbaits, jerkbaits, and jigs worked methodically. Crappies and bluegills often suspend off points and humps—use electronics to locate schools, then hover with small jigs or vertically present micro spoons.

Ice fishing is a major draw in the Faribault area once safe ice forms. Early ice brings panfish and walleyes into shallower weeds and flats. Start in 6–12 feet near inside turns or weed edges with small tungsten jigs tipped with waxies for panfish, and spoons or minnow heads for walleye. As winter progresses, fish slide slightly deeper; mobility is key, so drill grid patterns and hop hole-to-hole until you mark life. On stained lakes, focus on daylight hours, while clearer water often fishes better at dawn and dusk.

Tactically, anglers who do best around Faribault pay attention to wind direction, water clarity, and weed health. Use search baits to locate active fish, then slow down with finesse presentations once you find a concentration. On pressured lakes, downsizing line, switching to natural colors, and adjusting to subtler profiles frequently turns follows into bites. With its mix of lakes and river stretches, the Faribault area rewards anglers who stay flexible and let conditions dictate the day’s program.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Faribault area

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

Cannon River Dam - 1.52942003789km , Kings Mill Dam - 2.13844318023km , Falls Creek - 3.11214889916km , Wells Lake - 6.06389653486km , Roberds Lake - 7.09768062117km , Mackenzie Creek - 8.53089911421km , Dudley Lake - 10.37903416508km , Willing Lake - 12.15703896733km , Medford Creek - 12.36361724176km , Weinberger Lake - 12.65793034753km , Mazaska Lake - 13.33991192559km , Lower Sakatah Lake Dam - 13.96775064406km , Crawford Lake - 14.50189549467km , Morristown Pond Dam - 15.56184491452km , Caron Lake - 16.07382298402km , Shields Lake - 16.0980269165km , Crane Creek - 16.23934761831km , Devil Creek - 16.9279173428km , Heath Creek - 17.94708864182km , Sprague Lake - 19.27373765479km , Knowles Creek - 19.33931757539km , Lower Sakatah Lake - 19.34471896152km , Doctor John Komarek Dam - 19.48323153554km , Horning-Festler Detention Dam - 19.71687528671km , Hands Marsh - 20.48719342889km , Lyman Lakes - 20.89286869968km , Waterville Creek - 20.91059197609km , Hayes Lake - 21.31704938745km , Remund Lake - 21.53812718957km , Sakatah Lake - 21.98792493304km , Bradley Lake - 22.38031326765km , Pearl Creek - 23.11954819106km , Izaak Walton Creek - 23.3850296568km , Morehouse Park Dam - 23.70360922896km , Everson Lake - 23.92383744197km , Duban Lake - 24.25814443574km , Knutsen Lake - 24.71925477506km , White Water Creek - 24.73906740582km , Watkins Lake Dam - 24.77753302006km , DuBon Lake - 25.29139796313km

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