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Owatonna, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Owatonna, 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 Owatonna, Minnesota centers around the Straight River, local creeks, and a network of nearby lakes that offer excellent multi-species action. Anglers target walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, catfish, and panfish close to town, making Owatonna a convenient base for both bank fishing and small-boat adventures in southern Minnesota. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:3 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 Owatonna
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:
    03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
  • major Time:
    07:43 pm - 09:43 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:54 pm - 01:54 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 -6 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 5 Sep 00:16 • 44.084, -93.226
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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: Owatonna, 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 Owatonna

Fishing in Owatonna, Minnesota revolves around the Straight River and its tributaries, with additional options on nearby lakes within short driving distance. The area is classic southern Minnesota water: medium-sized prairie river with deep bends, riprap, wood cover, and pools, plus small lakes that grow quality panfish, bass, and pike. Shore access is good around town, so anglers can be on fish quickly without needing a big boat.

Seasonal patterns are driven by river levels and water temperature. In early spring, as ice comes off and levels rise, walleye and smallmouth stack in deeper wintering holes and inside bends with slower current. Jigs tipped with fatheads or plastics, drifted along current seams, produce well. As water warms into late spring, smallmouth bass spread along rocky stretches and riprapped banks in town, hitting downsized crankbaits, 3–4" swimbaits, and tube jigs. Summer brings steady mixed-bag action at dawn and dusk; look for shade from overhanging trees, bridge pilings, and deep outside bends for channel catfish, smallmouth, and the occasional pike. In fall, fish slide back to deeper holes and sharper breaks—this is prime time for larger walleye and catfish using live bait on the bottom.

Habitat types around Owatonna are diverse for a relatively small area. The Straight River offers riffle-pool-riffle sequences, undercut banks, wood laydowns, and man-made structure such as bridges and riprap. Target the heads and tails of pools for active smallmouth, and the mid-pool depth changes for walleye and catfish. Backwaters and slower side channels can hold carp and bullheads, ideal for simple bottom rigs. Nearby lakes and ponds feature weedlines, shallow flats, and occasional hard-bottom points. Weeds edge out into 6–12 feet and are the key zone for largemouth bass, pike, crappie, and bluegill, especially from late spring through early fall.

Common techniques are straightforward and beginner friendly. On the river, a 1/8–1/4 oz jig with a paddle-tail plastic or live minnow is a go-to for walleye and smallmouth—cast slightly upstream and work it along the bottom as it sweeps with the current. For catfish, use a simple slip-sinker rig with cut bait or stink bait set in deep holes and at the mouths of tributaries just after dark. Panfish in local lakes respond well to small jigs under a float tipped with waxworms or small plastics, especially along emergent weeds and downed timber.

Tactical tips for Owatonna anglers center on reading the river. Focus on current seams where fast water meets slow; these lines hold smallmouth and walleye year-round. After rains, when the Straight River runs high and stained, switch to brighter or larger-profile baits and fish eddies tight to shore where fish rest out of the main flow. In clear, low summer conditions, scale down to light line, smaller lures, and make longer casts. On nearby lakes, work the wind-blown shorelines where waves push plankton and baitfish—crappie and bluegill concentrate on the first drop-off outside the weeds. Early and late in the day, topwater lures and weightless plastics around shallow cover can yield quality bass. Travel with a compact assortment of river jigs, small crankbaits, slip-float panfish gear, and a bottom rig setup, and you’ll be covered for most fishing situations in and around Owatonna.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Owatonna area

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

Morehouse Park Dam - 0.47172155361km , Izaak Walton Creek - 1.71679744543km , Crane Creek - 7.49861994637km , Medford Creek - 11.41289099056km , Moonan Marsh Dam - 12.78262960873km , Bradley Lake - 12.78310535534km , Donald Anderson Dam - 15.90182452622km , Myron Standke Dam - 16.16573844734km , Hayes Lake - 17.13096350328km , Watkins Lake Dam - 17.52609130632km , Oak Glen Lake - 20.70126596271km , Gaiter Lake - 21.0295173061km , Mackenzie Creek - 22.25378560804km , Falls Creek - 22.29177294871km , Lower Sakatah Lake Dam - 22.37696642438km , Remund Lake - 23.09863195708km , Morristown Pond Dam - 23.47715437972km , Beaver Lake Dam - 23.51579143944km , Lonergan Lake - 23.65582702942km , Kings Mill Dam - 23.74096795189km , Senn Marsh - 23.75876010151km , Everson Lake - 23.83009243766km , Wells Lake - 24.59311198651km , Little Le Sueur River - 24.65476328999km , Fosilen Lake - 24.74958043685km , Hands Marsh - 24.91311385913km , Cannon River Dam - 25.22753703539km , Saint Olaf Lake - 25.25745288348km , Sprague Lake - 25.31545355029km , Knutsen Lake - 25.48339706399km , Saint Olaf Lake Dam - 25.69214312635km , Waterville Creek - 25.84978703586km , Devil Creek - 26.1964875032km , Crawford Lake - 26.42711995831km , Weinberger Lake - 26.51325794182km , Henslin Creek - 27.01996104804km , Shea Lake - 27.13077490451km , Jim Donaldson Pond Dam - 27.69768520686km , Lower Sakatah Lake - 27.89398584225km , Boot Creek - 28.10187888973km

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