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

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Planning your next fishing trip in Wisconsin Rapids, 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.

Fishing in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin centers on the productive Wisconsin River and its flowages, offering multi‑species action for walleye, smallmouth bass, muskellunge, panfish, and more. From current-swept river channels to weedy backwaters and reservoir flats, anglers find diverse habitats, year‑round access, and consistent trophy potential right in and around Wisconsin Rapids. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:10 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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  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 27th August
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:
    375,339 km
    Proximity:
    71.3 %
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 Wisconsin Rapids
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    12:10 am - 02:10 am
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    06:00 am - 08:00 am
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    12:49 pm - 02:49 pm
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    07:39 pm - 09:39 pm
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 1% 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. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -39 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Thu, 13 Aug 04:20 • 44.384, -89.817
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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 Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids fishing is defined by the Wisconsin River and its chain of flowages and backwaters that run right through town. This stretch of river offers classic Midwestern multi‑species action, with strong populations of walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, panfish, and catfish, plus bonus species like white bass and freshwater drum. Anglers can effectively fish from shore, small boats, or kayaks, making it a versatile destination for both casual and serious anglers.

Seasonal patterns on the Wisconsin River around Wisconsin Rapids are driven by water temperature, river flow, and current breaks. In early spring, walleyes concentrate below dams, in deep holes, and along rocky current seams. Vertical jigging with 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with fathead minnows or plastics is a prime approach, with slow hops just off bottom. Smallmouth bass also wake up early; look for them on shallow rock, gravel points, and eddies, and work 3–4 inch tube baits, grubs, and compact crankbaits swept along the current.

As water warms into late spring and summer, fish spread into weed edges, wood, and mid‑river structure. Largemouth bass and pike hold in sloughs, back bays, and flowage shorelines with cabbage and coontail. Pitch Texas-rigged plastics, jigs with trailers, and spinnerbaits tight to cover. On sunnier days, skipping weightless stickbaits under overhanging trees and dock platforms can be deadly. Smallmouth often slide to mid‑river boulders, wing dams, and current breaks; target these with topwater walkers at dawn, followed by medium-diving crankbaits and Ned rigs once the sun gets higher.

Summer walleye fishing around Wisconsin Rapids shifts to current-swept flats, channel edges, and deeper bends. Longline trolling #5–#7 shad-style crankbaits upstream or cross-current is a top tactic. Alternatively, use live-bait rigs or slip float setups with leeches or nightcrawlers along breaks and weed edges. Night fishing on calmer summer evenings can be excellent, especially casting crankbaits or swimbaits to shallow rock and riprap where baitfish concentrate.

Panfish opportunities are consistent through the open-water season. Bluegill, crappie, and perch gather in shallow warming bays in spring, then move to weed lines, wood, and brush piles in summer. A small slip float with a micro jig and waxworm or piece of crawler is reliable, while more mobile anglers do well slow-trolling tiny tube jigs or marabou jigs along weed edges to locate schools. Crappies in particular hold on submerged timber and bridge pilings; mark them with electronics and hover vertically with small plastics or minnows.

Catfish and rough fish add steady action in the warmer months. Channel cats relate to deeper outside bends, cut banks, and woody debris; anchor above these spots and cast downcurrent with cut bait or nightcrawlers on slip-sinker rigs. Common carp cruise backwaters, sand flats, and inflowing creeks. They can be targeted with simple hair rigs and corn or by stalking visible fish in the shallows with stealthy presentations.

Fall brings a strong feeding push. Walleyes and smallmouth stack on sharper breaks, rocky points, and necked-down current areas. Slow-rolling larger swimbaits, jigging heavy plastics, and working lipless crankbaits are productive. Muskies become more active in cooling water, roaming channel edges, inlet areas, and weed breaks. Cast large bucktails, jerkbaits, and rubber baits over structure and along current seams where forage concentrates.

Once the Wisconsin River and nearby flowages freeze, ice fishing around Wisconsin Rapids can be excellent. Early ice panfish bite well in protected bays with remaining weeds, while midwinter action centers on basin edges and subtle structure. Tip‑ups baited with shiners or suckers placed on channel edges can connect with walleye, pike, and the occasional muskie. Mobility is key: drill multiple holes over contours and weed edges, check with sonar, and keep moving until you mark fish. Throughout the year, focusing on current breaks, structural transitions, and remaining green weeds will consistently produce in this productive central Wisconsin fishery.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Wisconsin Rapids area

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Port Edwards 1874C276 Dam - 4.64803263649km, Portage County Number 35 Dam - 14.85827215887km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Wisconsin Rapids. 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.

Wisconsin Rapids 2WP44 Dam - 1.51817602963km , Garrison Island - 2.40002261573km , Quinnell Creek - 2.66347517102km , Edwards Island - 2.83689036881km , Centralia 1887C29 Dam - 3.5043405317km , Twomile Creek - 4.17318267237km , Bloody Run - 4.60047595463km , Port Edwards 1874C276 Dam - 4.64803263649km , Nepco Lake Dam - 5.21790597638km , South Wood County Park 2WP244 Dam - 5.25098950394km , Biron 2WP71 Dam - 6.31252700587km , Five Mile Creek 2WP976 Dam - 6.35547723275km , Ripple Creek - 7.13797293255km , Buena Vista Creek - 7.98448606423km , Moccasin Creek - 8.05029420344km , Pleasure Island - 9.82346349306km , Nekoosa WP348 Dam - 9.99145503907km , Wood County 3 C 6118 Dam - 10.86033585508km , Wood County 2 C 6118 Dam - 11.53608408274km , Elm Creek - 12.90941553543km , Carl D4803 Dam - 13.0772356708km , Lynn Creek - 14.58278277084km , Portage County Number 35 Dam - 14.85827215887km , North Branch Tenmile Creek - 14.94787473233km , South Branch Tenmile Creek - 14.96208718385km , Love Creek - 15.68419108787km , East Fork Hemlock Creek - 16.53155149122km , Vesper Dam - 16.6509666343km , Emmerich Dam - 16.6774454356km , Halladay Creek - 17.2218681465km , Bear Creek Marsh - 17.25573506092km , Dawes Creek - 17.73497944609km , Chester Creek - 18.22172873012km , Fogarty Marsh - 18.35344670292km , Little Hemlock Creek - 18.58240553527km , Fourteenmile Creek - 19.0227921215km , Spring Branch - 19.09811458548km , Lake Camelot 3WR324 Dam - 19.44475427292km , Lake Arrowhead 3WR1493 Dam - 19.75116054776km , Sherwood 3WR1125 Dam - 20.05006897261km

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