How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, Wisconsin, centers on the Mississippi River and its maze of backwaters, sloughs, and side channels, offering year‑round multi‑species action. Anglers target walleye, bass, panfish, catfish, and more in this classic Upper Mississippi fishery, using river‑savvy tactics tailored to changing flows and seasons. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:399,539 kmProximity:14.5 %
Moon Phases for La Crosse
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major Time:03:13 am - 05:13 am
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minor Time:07:48 am - 09:48 am
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major Time:03:33 pm - 05:33 pm
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minor Time:11:18 pm - 01:18 am
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 La Crosse
Fishing in La Crosse, WI is defined by the Mississippi River’s Pool 7 and Pool 8, along with the Black and La Crosse Rivers and expansive backwater complexes. This system offers classic river fishing with current seams, wing dams, cuts, sloughs, and weed‑choked bays that hold fish all year. Understanding flow, water levels, and where current meets slack water is far more important than any single bait choice in this area.
Seasonal patterns drive success. In early spring, walleye and sauger stage on main‑river current breaks below dams, along channel edges, and at the mouths of tributaries. Vertical jigging with 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with minnows or plastics is a staple; adjust weight so you’re just ticking bottom without hanging up constantly. As water warms into late spring, walleyes slide to wing dams, riprapped shorelines, and flooded timber; crankbaits and 3–4 inch paddle‑tails cast upstream and swept with the current are effective.
Spring is also prime for La Crosse’s excellent smallmouth and largemouth bass fishery. Smallmouth relate to rocky points, current breaks, and main‑river structure; tubes, Ned rigs, and small swimbaits shine. Largemouth swarm backwater bays, dead‑end sloughs, and weed flats; pitch jigs, Texas‑rigged plastics, and swim jigs to laydowns and emerging vegetation. By summer, frog fishing over matted weeds is a signature La Crosse pattern—work hollow‑body frogs across duckweed, pads, and cheese mats, pausing at holes and edges.
For panfish, focus on protected backwaters with wood and weeds. In spring, crappies and bluegills move shallow into warm, dark‑bottom bays; tiny tube jigs, 1/32 oz hair jigs, and small floats catch numbers and size. As the weeds thicken in summer, use slip bobbers to present worms or waxies just above submerged vegetation and wood. Yellow perch often hold a bit deeper on edges of channels and cuts; small minnows and micro‑plastics on light jigs work well.
Catfish and multi‑species action are a major draw. Channel cats roam current seams, outside bends, and the downstream side of wing dams; anchor slightly upstream and fan‑cast cut bait or stinkbait to different current lanes. Flathead catfish prefer heavier cover—snags, logjams, and deep holes on river bends. Big live baits like bullheads or large suckers fished tight to cover at night are standard for trophy‑class fish.
Tactically, think in terms of current, cover, and depth. Fish the upstream side of points and islands during higher flow, and slide to inside bends and side channels when levels drop. Use your electronics to mark depth changes and isolated wood, but also read surface clues: boils, seams, and subtle color changes in the water all reveal edges that concentrate fish. Keep a selection of jigs from 1/16 to 1/2 oz to match flow, and don’t hesitate to move frequently—active fish in the La Crosse area usually show themselves quickly when you’re on the right spot.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater La Crosse 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 3 beaches and bays in this area.
Pettibone Beach - 2.1364111208km , Black River Public Beach - 4.7102167194km , Richmond Bay - 5.75483154551km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Skipper Buds Marina - 4.24265566294km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby La Crosse. 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.
La Plume Slough - 1.29250776496km , Swift Creek - 1.57440356266km , Isle La Plume - 1.72371143986km , Pettibone Beach - 2.1364111208km , Bluff Slough - 2.26677565565km , La Crosse River - 2.34961643046km , Broken Arrow Slough - 2.47770647814km , Barron Island - 2.49975633547km , La Crosse River Marsh - 2.99251389224km , Target Lake - 3.27130186802km , Taylor Island - 3.45522711135km , Mormon Slough - 3.69579127214km , Skipper Buds Marina - 4.24265566294km , Root River - 4.49223861475km , Black River Public Beach - 4.7102167194km , French Slough - 4.75862762986km , Pammel Creek - 5.122298161km , Dark Slough - 5.52005080213km , Smith Slough - 5.52731923621km , Richmond Bay - 5.75483154551km , Minnesota Island - 5.81798374771km , French Lake - 6.87006916855km , Running Slough - 7.27747979235km , Goose Island Canoe Trail - 7.34058240683km , Wigwam Slough - 7.6419941747km , Mormon Creek - 7.88196046153km , Goose Island - 8.0752110488km , Muskrat Lake - 8.91254710432km , Lock and Dam 7 - 9.0839812803km , Lock and Dam Number 7 - 9.12650198524km , Onalaska Dam and Spillway - 9.16254518837km , Thompson Creek - 9.23593341981km , James Bennet Group Structure Dam - 9.36287161534km , Bell Island - 10.36066289269km , Crosby Slough - 10.48579057852km , Red Oak Ridge - 10.52170434049km , Butterfield Creek - 10.60071786545km , Bostwick Creek - 10.90963381776km , Arrowhead Island - 11.54136392873km , Thrashers Creek - 11.75008946523km
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