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Kewaunee River

River fishing  Wisconsin · 06:32 - 16:36

Kewaunee River is a river in Wisconsin. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
52°
Best day
Fri
78%
44°
Sat
83%
44°
Sun
80%
48°
Mon
80%
56°
Tue
76%
54°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
53°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
17 mph
Pressure
29.65 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 15:21–17:21

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:59–08:59 Major period 18:59–20:59 Minor period 00:52–02:22 Minor period 13:35–15:05

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
59°
05:00
59°
06:00
59°
07:00
59°
08:00
59°
09:00
60°
10:00
61°
11:00
62°
12:00
64°
13:00
63°
14:00
61°
15:00
61°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
27%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Kewaunee River is a 27.9-mile-long (44.9 km) river in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It begins near Frog Station in northwest Kewaunee County and flows southeast to empty into Lake Michigan at the city of Kewaunee.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kewaunee River?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Kewaunee River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Kewaunee River?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Kewaunee River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 83%.