Today's Best Fishing Times for
Willmar, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Willmar, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.

Willmar, Minnesota sits in the heart of Kandiyohi County’s lake country, offering outstanding multi-species freshwater fishing just minutes from town. Anglers target walleye, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and more across popular waters like Eagle Lake, Green Lake, Lake Florida, Foot Lake, and Long Lake. With diverse structure, easy access, and strong year-round action, Willmar is a prime basecamp for Minnesota lake fishing. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:40 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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Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    363,309 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 Willmar
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    03:29 am - 05:29 am
  • major Time:
    11:57 am - 01:57 pm
  • minor Time:
    08:26 pm - 10:26 pm
  • major Time:
    11:25 pm - 01:25 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 New Moon at 0% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -10 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sun, 14 Jun 07:46 • 45.122, -95.043
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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 Willmar

Fishing around Willmar, Minnesota centers on a dense cluster of glacial lakes that offer consistent action through all four seasons. Within a short drive of town, lakes like Eagle, Florida, Willmar, Foot, Long, Green, Nest, and Diamond give anglers a mix of classic walleye structure, weed-rich panfish bays, and bass and pike haunts. Most lakes feature good public access, ample shoreline structure, and manageable sizes that are easy to learn.

Seasonal patterns are pivotal in the Willmar area. In spring, as ice recedes on Eagle, Foot, and Florida, focus on warming, shallow bays with dark bottoms where crappie, bluegill, and perch slide in to feed before spawning. A small jig and plastic or crappie minnow under a float is especially effective along emerging weeds and inside turns. Early-season walleye on Long and Green Lakes relate to windblown shorelines, sand and gravel points, and the first green weed growth; light jigs tipped with fatheads or shiners produce well in 6–12 feet.

Summer on Willmar-area lakes shifts fish deeper and into more defined cover. Walleye often hold on mid-lake humps, saddles, and deeper points in 14–22 feet, especially on Green, Long, and Eagle. Live-bait rigs with leeches or crawlers, slip bobbers over rock, and bottom-bouncer–spinner combos trolled along breaks are productive patterns. Largemouth bass in Florida, Willmar, and Nest Lakes gravitate to cabbage beds, docks, and shoreline wood; topwaters at dawn, followed by Texas-rigged plastics and swim jigs as the sun climbs, take quality fish. Panfish stack on outside weedlines and around deep cabbage—small jigs with plastics or worms behind a slip float keep rods bent.

As fall cools the water, predator fish feed heavily. Walleye push shallower and become more responsive to crankbaits trolled along breaks and shorelines at low light. On lakes like Eagle and Long, casting jig-and-minnow combos on rocks and points is a reliable big-fish tactic. Bass and pike key on remaining green weeds; spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and larger swimbaits worked over cabbage and coontail beds can produce some of the heaviest fish of the year. Crappie and bluegill often stage off the ends of points and basin edges, and vertically jigging small spoons or tungsten jigs over 18–30 feet is effective.

Ice fishing around Willmar is a major draw. Early ice panfish action on sheltered bays of Florida, Nest, and Eagle Lakes can be fast, with small tungsten jigs, micro plastics, and eurolarvae catching quality bluegill and crappie. As winter progresses, crappie slide toward basin holes and soft-bottom depressions, while bluegill hold closer to weed edges. Walleye ice anglers find success on Green, Eagle, and Long by targeting sunrise and sunset on points and humps with set-lines and jigging spoons. Northern pike are commonly taken on tip-ups set along weed edges and drop-offs.

Habitat and tactical tips across Willmar’s lakes revolve around reading structure and weeds. Many lakes are bowl-shaped, but nearly all have key pieces of structure—points, inside turns, offshore humps, and transition lines from sand to rock or muck. On clearer lakes like Green and parts of Eagle, downsize line, lengthen leaders, and fish low-light periods. In more stained waters like Willmar and Florida, you can use slightly heavier line, brighter colors, and noisier lures. A simple sonar/GPS combo quickly reveals breaklines and weed edges, helping you pinpoint productive zones.

Effective, travel-light setups for Willmar include a medium spinning rod for walleye and bass, a light rod for panfish, and a selection of 1/16–1/4 oz jigs, slip bobbers, small crankbaits, and soft plastics. For ice season, pair a panfish rod with tungsten jigs and a medium rod with spoons and deadsticks for walleye. By matching presentation to season, structure, and water clarity, visiting anglers can tap into the steady, multi-species action that makes the Willmar area one of central Minnesota’s most dependable fishing destinations.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Willmar area

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

Willmar Lake - 2.01774043626km , Foot Lake Dam - 2.14727683861km , Skataas Lake - 5.4255523308km , Weber Unit Fish and Wildlife Control Dam - 6.9939197km , Lake Eleanor - 7.3063843459km , Fischer Unit Dam - 7.44385565495km , Solomon Lake - 7.67795223145km , Lake Wakanda - 8.20356096827km , Point Lake - 8.34548833887km , Burr Oak Lake - 8.4310583781km , Saint Johns Lake - 8.45451413956km , West Solomon Lake - 9.27665547719km , Little Kandiyohi Lake Dam - 9.4228310743km , Florida Slough Lake - 11.84760782104km , Ringo Lake - 12.15440656687km , Little Kandiyohi Lake - 12.16009382586km , Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond Dam - 12.47876896548km , Kasota Lake - 12.63726246019km , Elkhorn Lake - 12.65654453283km , Henderson Lake - 12.73320063755km , Gina Lake - 13.07526142772km , Mamre Lake - 13.09504195583km , Alvig Slough - 13.66822780242km , Florida Slough Lake Structure Dam - 13.74024180695km , Florida Lake Dam - 14.02170602095km , Lake Florida - 14.52488667867km , Swan Lake Watershed Structure Dam - 14.72163033766km , Mennetaga Lake - 14.73022443639km , Cherry Lake - 14.80449619745km , Crook Lake - 15.30996498839km , Taits Lake - 15.70072611845km , East Woodcock Lake - 16.00221192872km , Kandiyohi Lake Inlet Dam - 16.24200368668km , Norstedt Lake - 16.32507487006km , Big Kandiyohi Lake - 16.42930140759km , Nest Lake - 16.43896110305km , Nest Lake Dam - 17.92350649383km , Diamond Lake Dam - 18.59457550073km , Jesse Lake - 18.6456409072km , Cedar Island Lake - 18.74841395694km

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