mississippi river Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for mississippi river in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Grantovercast skies on the river, decent weather around 22.3°C. fished for a few hours and finally hooked a solid 6 lb bass! used a crankbait and it was awesome. good way to wrap up the week, feeling accomplished!
Report #2
👤 Cindyheavy rain today but tried my luck again. temp nice at 24.6°C. I was soaked but caught a couple of nice channel cats. the wind was intense, but it felt good to reel them in. nothing beats that after a rainy day!
Report #3
👤 Davewent fishing again and man, it was another rain shower day. temp was around 19.5°C. caught one nice catfish but mostly was just muddy water. wind was gusty too! but hey, it’s fishing, you win some you lose some!
Report #4
👤 Jesswas out on the river yesterday, overcast skies but kinda calm at 19.1°C. honestly, not much biting. just a couple little guys. tried different baits but they weren’t interested. still, can’t complain, just being out there is great.
Report #5
👤 Tompartly cloudy day on the river, felt nice at 17.5°C. didn't get much action till late afternoon. finally hooked a nice size bass, maybe 4 lbs? used a topwater lure. what a thrill! relaxing after a long week.
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at mississippi river are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish
Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest
Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water
Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results
