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Saint Croix River

River fishing  Maine · 07:03 - 19:49

Saint Croix River runs through Maine. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
70°
Sun
85%
65°
Best day
Mon
79%
66°
Tue
77%
68°
Wed
84%
72°
Thu
84%
60°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
65°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.8 inHg → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:34 Dusk 18:34–20:34

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:43–14:43 Major period 00:43–02:43 Minor period 06:50–08:20 Minor period 19:05–20:35

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

11:00
58°
12:00
59°
13:00
61°
14:00
63°
15:00
63°
16:00
63°
17:00
63°
18:00
62°
19:00
60°
20:00
57°
21:00
55°
22:00
55°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
61%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
59%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout and Northern Pike.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak 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.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint Croix River?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Brown Trout.

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?

White Bass fishing is usually best 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 17%.