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Saint Croix River

River fishing  Maine · 08:02 - 18:25

Saint Croix River is a stretch of moving water in Maine. Most people come here for White Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
47°
Thu
79%
60°
Fri
78%
60°
Sat
84%
44°
Best day
Sun
66%
50°
Mon
75%
57°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
53°F
Air temp
35°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
30.23 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:17–09:17 Day 09:17–17:10 Dusk 17:10–19:10

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 01:19–03:19 Major period 13:19–15:19 Minor period 17:46–19:16 Minor period 09:23–10:53

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

08:00
35°
09:00
36°
10:00
38°
11:00
39°
12:00
41°
13:00
42°
14:00
43°
15:00
44°
16:00
44°
17:00
43°
18:00
41°
19:00
37°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
54%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
51%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
50%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
49%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
44%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout and Muskellunge.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.

Fishing permit

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint Croix River?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix River?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Saint Croix River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.