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Planning your next fishing trip in Hastings, 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.

Hastings, Minnesota offers diverse fishing on the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, plus the Vermillion River and nearby pools and backwaters. Anglers come here for trophy walleye, big smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, panfish, trout and seasonal runs of rough fish, all within easy reach of boat launches and shore-fishing spots. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:5 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 Hastings
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    07:22 am - 09:22 am
  • minor Time:
    03:35 pm - 05:35 pm
  • major Time:
    07:42 pm - 09:42 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:49 pm - 01:49 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 -8 hour and -4 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 00:17 • 44.743, -92.852
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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 Hastings

Fishing in Hastings, MN revolves around the confluence of big-river and coldwater systems. The city sits where Pool 3 and Pool 4 of the Mississippi River meet the St. Croix River, with the Vermillion River adding a unique trout and warmwater option. This mix of deep channels, wing dams, islands, backwaters and current seams creates year-round fishing opportunities within minutes of downtown.

Spring in Hastings is prime time for walleye, sauger and channel catfish.

  • Focus on current breaks below the Lock and Dam, wing dams just starting to show, and inside river bends where bait concentrates.
  • Vertical jigging with 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with minnows, plastics or ringworms is a staple on the Mississippi. Use just enough weight to stay vertical in the current.
  • On the Vermillion, work slow pools and seams with small jigs and minnow-pattern crankbaits for early smallmouth bass and trout where regulations allow targeting them.

Summer patterns on the Hastings stretch are all about structure and shade.

  • For largemouth bass and pike, target weedlines in backwaters, submerged timber and boat docks; Texas-rigged plastics, spinnerbaits and frogs excel around heavy cover.
  • Smallmouth stack on rocky points, riprap near bridges and current-washed shorelines along the Mississippi and St. Croix; tubes, Ned rigs and medium-diving crankbaits cover water efficiently.
  • Panfish such as bluegill and crappie hold around wood and weeds in quieter side channels—small jigs under a float or tiny plastics catch numbers fast for shore and boat anglers.
  • Catfish hunters do well anchoring above deep outside bends, scour holes below the dam and along cut banks at dusk and after dark. Use cut bait or live bait on slip-sinker rigs, letting scent work down-current.

Fall is trophy season around Hastings, especially for walleye, sauger, smallmouth and big flathead catfish.

  • As water cools, work deeper channel edges, the faces of wing dams, and the first major breaks off shallow flats with jigs, blade baits and compact crankbaits.
  • On windy days, target wind-blown riprap and points where baitfish stack up; longline trolling crankbaits can quickly locate active fish.
  • Flathead catfish prowl deeper wintering holes—use big livebait, sturdy tackle and anchor above the hole to slowly fan-cast around the structure.

Winter anglers in Hastings look to safe backwaters and nearby lakes for ice fishing.

  • Once good ice forms, panfish suspend over basin areas and along old channel edges; use small tungsten jigs tipped with wax worms or plastics, watching electronics to stay on the school.
  • Tip-ups set along weed edges and drop-offs produce northern pike; use steel leaders and medium to large minnows.

Key tactical tips for the Hastings area include reading current seams on the Mississippi and St. Croix, moving frequently until you contact fish, and adjusting weight and boat positioning to maintain control in varying flows. Mixing classic river presentations—vertical jigs, three-way rigs and crankbait trolling—with finesse plastics for bass and panfish gives you a versatile approach that works across Hastings’ rivers, backwaters and the Vermillion system.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Hastings area

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

Lake Isabelle - 0.97353218587km , Conley Lake - 1.33551700119km , Lake Rebecca - 1.54964756036km , Bull Frog Lake - 2.12804093983km , Lock and Dam 2 - 2.22369132128km , Locks and Dam Number 2 - 2.24924640904km , Prescott Island - 3.8719953086km , Saint Croix River - 3.94822327397km , Buck Island - 4.38808436692km , Vermillion River Dam - 6.18828733288km , Truedale Slough - 8.07186468982km , Carter Slough - 9.16301519522km , Lake Saint Croix - 10.27161868136km , Lower Grey Cloud Island - 11.08274786248km , Kinnickinnic River - 11.77517313251km , Sharp Muskrat Lake - 11.88676178277km , Spring Banks Lake - 12.18788385475km , Mooers Lake - 12.67519506785km , Baldwin Lake - 12.77238309426km , Gables Lake - 13.07924186571km , Schuester Pond Dam - 13.20926319515km , Upper Grey Cloud Island - 13.31465280628km , Big River - 13.43867094234km , Couwette Group Pond Dam - 13.45704941781km , Upper Clear Lake - 13.54291543674km , River Lake - 14.93287618873km , South Branch Vermillion River - 15.32751737868km , North Lake - 15.87286590731km , Upper Rattling Springs Lake - 15.94047806019km , Bailey Lake - 16.19794901219km , Lower Rattling Springs Lake - 16.87005274812km , John G Hoikka G-9526 Dam - 17.2161740666km , Huppert E 7689 Dam - 17.69197242917km , Simley Lake - 17.99924201645km , Simley Island - 18.02758127692km , Brewer Lake - 18.19098020076km , La Lake - 18.5134746318km , Wood Slough - 18.63039372939km , Ria Lake - 19.0144506048km , Valley Branch - 19.0338611341km

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